BattlefieldsSkirmish at Morpeth
Medieval

Skirmish at Morpeth

1462
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Morpeth 1462
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
unknown
VS
Victor
unknown
Outcome
Minor engagement between Yorkist patrols and Lancastrian raiders
The Battle

History & Significance

Morpeth on the Great North Road was a key Yorkist supply and communication point threatened by Lancastrian raiders during the northern castle campaigns.

Forces Involved

Forces unknown; likely c.100–300 per side

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