BattlefieldsBattle of Hexham
Medieval

Battle of Hexham

1464
Northumberland, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians (Somerset)
Forces
Lancastrian
VS
Victor
Yorkists (John Neville)
Forces
c.3,000 each side; Yorkist (Montagu)
Outcome
Somerset captured and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Hexham was a decisive Yorkist victory that effectively ended Lancastrian resistance in the North of England during the Wars of the Roses. It resulted in the capture and execution of key Lancastrian nobles, including the Duke of Somerset, severely weakening the Lancastrian faction. The battle consolidated Yorkist control over Northumberland and marked a turning point in Edward IV's consolidation of power.

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