The first of two 1464 Northumberland battles that extinguished the last Lancastrian field force in England. Montagu was escorting Scottish ambassadors for a peace conference when intercepted by Lancastrian lords. Sir Ralph Percy — who had changed sides repeatedly — made a last stand alone after the rest fled and was killed. His reputed dying words "I have saved the bird in my bosom" referred to his Lancastrian loyalty. Hedgeley Moor broke the last coherent Lancastrian military presence in northern England.
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: EHB36.
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