Battle of Nibley Green
| Battle of Nibley Green | |||||||
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View towards NW from the top of the Tyndale Monument on Nibley Knoll. A mile beyond the church of North Nibley in the foreground is Nibley Green. 4 miles NW into the distance is Berkeley Castle, with the River Severn visible 2 miles beyond. Wotton-under-Edge lies 1 mile behind the viewing position | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Retainers of Viscount Lisle | Retainers and friends of Lord Berkeley | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Thomas Talbot, 2nd Viscount Lisle † | William Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
The Battle of Nibley Green was fought near North Nibley in Gloucestershire on 20 March 1470, between the troops of Thomas Talbot, 2nd Viscount Lisle and William Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley. It is notable for being the last battle fought in England entirely between the private armies of feudal magnates.