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The Battle of Bosworth 1485
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The battle was fought south-west of Ambion Hill, off Fen Lane, on the 22nd of August 1485, between the supporters of King Richard III and Henry Tudor. Henry became King Henry VII of England and Wales, after King Richard III, alone, was killed immediately to the west of Fen Hole, fighting manfully in the thickest press of his enemies. King Dicks Well on Ambion Hill, was the only visible reminder, before the Battlefield Visitor Centre was opened.