BattlefieldsSkirmish at Bywell
Medieval

Skirmish at Bywell

1464
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Bywell Castle 1464 · Henry VI capture 1464
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian c.300–500; small rearguard action.
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist force c.500–800
Outcome
Henry VI fled Bywell Castle leaving his crown and other regalia behind
The Battle

History & Significance

Henry VI narrowly escaped capture at Bywell Castle after Hexham, abandoning the royal regalia as he fled into the forest where he hid as a fugitive for over a year.

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