BattlefieldsSiege of Alnwick Castle (Third)
Medieval

Siege of Alnwick Castle (Third)

1463
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Alnwick 1463 · Third Siege of Alnwick
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
Lancastrian garrison c.300–600
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkists c.2000–4000
Outcome
Castle taken again after garrison refused terms
The Battle

History & Significance

The third Yorkist siege of Alnwick demonstrated the persistent Lancastrian determination to hold northern castles despite repeated defeats.

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