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Blore Heath Approach Muster at Newcastle-under-Lyme 1459

1459
Staffordshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Staffordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Yorkist forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Lord Audley's Lancastrians c.10,000
Outcome
Lancastrian muster completed but force was subsequently defeated at Blore Heath on 23 September 1459
The Battle

History & Significance

Lord Audley assembled the Lancastrian Cheshire host at Newcastle-under-Lyme under royal warrant before marching to intercept Salisbury at Blore Heath. This muster represented the crown using loyal county affinity to bar Yorkist movement.

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