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Battle of Evesham 1265

1265
Worcestershire, England
Also known as: Evesham 1265
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Worcestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Simon de Montfort
Forces
c.5,000 Montfortians; Simon de Montfort killed
VS
Victor
Prince Edward
Forces
c.8,000 Royalists (Edward)
Outcome
De Montfort killed and dismembered; baronial cause destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

The royalist victory at Evesham in 1265 and the killing of Simon de Montfort ended the Second Barons War and secured Henrys restored authority.

Casualties & Losses

Simon de Montfort and most of his commanders killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Evesham 1265

Abbot Reginald's Gateway and Old Vicarage
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
Evesham Abbey (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
West porch of Bengeworth Old Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Abbot Chyryton Wall, Boat Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Romano-British settlement remains 300m and 750m north east of Narrow Meadow Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
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