A medieval combat re-enactment was among the highlights today to commemorate 700 years since the Battle of Boroughbridge.
Organised by Boroughbridge Historical Society and The Battlefields Trust, the day began with a wreath laying. Around 60 people attended at the battle cross in Aldborough.
Dignitaries including the Earl of Hereford, a direct descendent of one of the men killed at the battle, attended alongside the public.
A service was held at the battle cross this morning.
The day’s other activities took place in Boroughbridge. There were several stalls, including the Battlefield Trust and a traditional bow and arrow maker who showed how a bow could be carved from a piece of ash wood.
At 10am crowds gathered to watch a demonstration by 3 Swords. The men and women taking part were dressed in traditional military attire and spoke to the public about the kinds of weaponry and armour soldiers would have been wearing in 1322.
Dean Davidson, Stuart Ivinson and Wayne Reynolds also performed medieval martial arts and battle techniques.
The history group performed a selection of medieval battle techniques.
The day also included hour-long history walks, which took people to the key battle sites. The main battle was fought on a timber bridge believed to be close to the site of the current bridge over the River Ure.
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The battle was fought between a rebellious group of barons and supporters of Edward II. The rebels, led by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, were defeated by the king’s army.
