Edward II's favourite Piers Gaveston took refuge in Scarborough Castle when pursued by the baronial opposition. The castle was besieged; Gaveston surrendered on terms to the Earl of Pembroke. On his way south under safe-conduct, Lancaster intercepted him and had him executed. The episode triggered a major constitutional crisis and demonstrated the baronial use of Yorkshire fortresses in national politics.
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