Memorial

Battle Of Boroughbridge

Battle Of Boroughbridge- Plaque

Source: Copyright John Scurr

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Current Location

Located on a small green at the junction of Low Rd and Front St, Junction of Low Rd and Front St, Aldborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ER, England

OS Grid Reference

SE 40514 66473

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 47209
Description: Square base surmounted by tapered column. An explanatory plaque is positioned on the church wall nearby.
Inscription: Plaque: THIS CROSS, WHICH STOOD IN THE/ MARKET PLACE OF BOROUGHBRIDGE UNTIL/ 1852, STANDS MONUMENT TO COMMEMORATE/ THE BATTLE OF BOROUGHBRIDGE IN 1322, WHEN THOMAS EARL OF LANCASTER, WHO/ WAS IN COLLUSION WITH THE SCOTS, WAS/ DEFEATED BY SIR ANDREW HARCLA,/ EDWARD II'S GENERAL.

Commemoration

Conservation

Components

Column

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

See link for picture of memorial - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1214899-d12499389-r489175866-The_Battle_Cross-Boroughbridge_North_Yorkshire_England.html
Pamphlet: Boroughbridge Tourist Information Leaflet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Boroughbridge