BattlefieldsLancaster — London Gates Closed Against Margaret 1461
Medieval

Lancaster — London Gates Closed Against Margaret 1461

1461
London, England
Also known as: London refuses Margaret 1461 · Margaret excluded from London
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian army demanding entry; no battle occurred
VS
Victor
London and Yorkists
Forces
London mayor and council
Outcome
After Second St Albans London refused to open its gates to Margaret's army; city supplied Edward IV instead; within weeks Edward was acclaimed king
The Battle

History & Significance

London's role in the Wars of the Roses was decisive; its wealth and walls made it the key prize; whichever faction controlled London controlled England

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