BattlefieldsBattle of Edgcote 1469
Medieval

Battle of Edgcote 1469

1469
Northamptonshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Registered · NHLE 1413782
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Royal army (Earls of Pembroke and Devon)
Forces
Devon's contingent (with most archers): estimated 800-1,500; Rebel force: estimated 3,000-5,000
VS
Victor
Rebel force (supporters of the Earl of Warwick)
Forces
Pembroke's Welsh contingent: estimated 3,000-5,000
Outcome
Rebel victory; temporarily shifted power to the Earl of Warwick, though Edward IV regained control by September 1469
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Edgcote (also known as the Battle of Banbury or the Battle of Danes Moor) took place on 24 July 1469, during the Wars of the Roses. It was fought between a royal army, commanded by the earls of Pembroke and Devon, and a rebel force led by supporters of the Earl of Warwick. The battle took place 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Banbury in Oxfordshire; it resulted in a rebel victory which temporarily handed power over to the Earl of Warwick.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

Royal army: 168 knights and gentry, circa 2,000 others; Rebel force: unknown, but notable losses included Sir Henry Neville, Sir William Conyers and Sir Oliver Dudley

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: NHLE 1413782.

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