The Bosworth Boar is a silver-gilt livery badge depicting a boar and was recovered from the edge of Fen Hole, a medieval marsh. The Boar image was King Richard III's own personal emblem and would almost certainly have been worn by a Knight of King Richard's retinue. The Bosworth Boar is a vital clue in locating the site of the battle and also in pinpointing what could be the exact location where King Richard III died.
The Battle of Bosworth fought between Richard the III and Henry Tudor on the 22nd of August 1485 was the last time that an English King was killed leading an army into battle. The exact location, which has been the topic of much debate amongst historians for years, was discovered as part of a groundbreaking archaeological survey.
Bosworth archaeologists have been looking for evidence of a medieval marsh, as historical documents and written accounts say that Richard III is said to have lost his horse in a marsh - could this be the place where Richard died?
The latest discoveries pinpoint the exact location of Bosworth Battlefield, and shed new light on the way the battle was fought and where King Richard III died.
