Battle of Bosworth

The Battle of Bosworth took place on 22nd August 1485 during the War of the Roses in the 15th century. It took place near Market Bosworth in Leicstershire between the King Richard III, the last of the Plantagenets , and Henry Tudor(later King Henry VII). It ended in the defeat and death of Richard.

This is inside Market Bosworth Church

This is a coattage in Market Bosworth

The fields near scene of the battle
The nearby Village church of Shenton
The chuurch of Sutton Cheney where Richard III was supposed to pray before the battle and where a service is held for him each year.


The battle standard of Ricard III which is near the visitor centre on the battlefield