BattlefieldsBattle of Edgecote Moor
Medieval

Battle of Edgecote Moor

1469
Oxfordshire, England
Also known as: Edgecote 1469 · Danesmoor
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Registered · BAT-76
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkist royalists
Forces
Yorkist royalists c.4,000–6,000.
VS
Victor
Warwick
Forces
Warwick's forces c.5,000–8,000
Outcome
Pembroke and Devon executed after battle; Edward IV briefly captured
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick defeated the royalist army and temporarily captured Edward IV, demonstrating how the Kingmaker could turn against his own creation.

Casualties & Losses

Earl of Pembroke and Earl of Devon executed after the battle

Registered Historic Battlefield

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: BAT-76.

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