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The Towton Battlefield Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1043080
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 4, 1995
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
In Practice Yorkshire And Humberside

Address

Address
The Old Girls School Centre
The Old School
Kirkgate
Sherburn In Elmet
LEEDS
LS25 6BL

Contact

Activities

Protects the historic Battlefield at Towton. Actively promotes research and improved knowledge of the Battlefield and other related subjects particularly the preservation of the use of the English Longbow.Works with schools, community groups and national bodies to engage the wider public to learn more about the Battle of Towton, the Wars of the Roses and Medieval history.

Objects: 1.To Promote The Permanent Preservation As A Site Of Historic Interest,the Site Known Specifically As Towton Battlefield In The Region Of The Plain Of York,north Yorkshire.2.to Promote The Education Of The Public Generally In Medieval History Particularly In Relation To The Battle Of Towton.3.to Promote For Public Benefit,research Into Medieval History Particularly With Reference To The Battle Of Towton And Publish The Useful Results Of Such Research.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Jan. 31, 2025 £4,856 £1,350
Jan. 31, 2024 £9,991 £6,273
Jan. 31, 2023 £8,296 £7,292
Jan. 31, 2022 £3,494 £5,548
Jan. 31, 2021 £4,687 £4,735