BattlefieldsHenry IV Consolidation — Percy Estates Redistributed 1403
Medieval

Henry IV Consolidation — Percy Estates Redistributed 1403

1403
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Percy forfeitures 1403 · Percy estates after Shrewsbury
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Percy family
Forces
Percy adherents displaced
VS
Victor
Henry IV
Forces
Royal administration taking possession of estates
Outcome
After Shrewsbury Hotspur's lands and offices were redistributed; Northumberland temporarily retained his position but watched closely; Percy power in the north reduced
The Battle

History & Significance

The redistribution of Percy lands after Shrewsbury was politically necessary but created lasting resentment that fuelled Northumberland's continued rebellions in 1405 and 1408

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