The Battle of Lewes was Simon de Montfort's greatest triumph and one of the most significant battles in English constitutional history. De Montfort defeated and captured King Henry III. Prince Edward had won his section of the battle but foolishly pursued fleeing Londoners too far; when he returned, the battle was lost. The Mise of Lewes gave de Montfort effective control of the kingdom and led to the first elected Parliament.
Significant losses on both sides
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: EHB16.
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