After the collapse of the Northern Rising the earls of Northumberland and Westmorland fled to Scotland. Their supporters who could not escape were systematically hunted and executed. Hexham was a processing point for captured rebels. Northumberland was eventually surrendered by the Scottish regent and executed at York in 1572.
Royal forces under Sussex; border garrisons
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