Bloreheath, Staffordshire

Audley's Cross, Blore Heath near Market Drayton

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Audley's Cross marks the site where James Tuchet, Lord Audley who was in charge of the Lancastrian army was fatally injured during the Battle of Blore Heath on September 23rd 1459. This was one of the first battles in the War of the Roses. The cross lies on private land.

Uploaded to Geograph by Colin Park on 18 April 2017

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