1464-69: Key Battles

Question 1

When was the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 1

25th Apr 1464

Question 2

Which nobles participated in the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 2

Montagu
vs
Somerset, Sir Ralph Percy, Hungerford + Ros

Question 3

How many men were on either side in the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 3

6,000 Yorkists
vs
5,000 Lancs

Question 4

What happened BEFORE the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 4

1) Montagu sent to escort Scottish envoys from border to York
2) Somerset attempts to ambush Montagu near Newcastle, fails
3) Forces meet at Hedgeley Moor

Question 5

What happened DURING the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 5

1) normal archery exchange
2) Montagu’s forces rush forward
3) Lancastrian left flank under Ros & Hungerford breaks and flees
4) Lanc collpase, Sir Ralph Percy killed. Lancs flee

Question 6

What happened AFTER the Battle of Hedgeley Moor?

Answer 6

• Lancs withdraw to Alnwick
• Montagu successfully escorts Scots to York

Question 7

When was the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 7

15th May 1464

Question 8

Which nobles participated in the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 8

Montagu
vs
Somerset, Ros, Hungerford, Tailboys

Question 9

How many men were on either side in the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 9

4,000 Yorkists
vs
sig. less Lancs (1000ish?)

Question 10

What happened BEFORE the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 10

1) Somerset leaves Henry VI at Bywell Castle, narrowly not captured. Yorkists walked past

Question 11

What happened DURING the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 11

1) Montagu rapidly advances
2) before any fighting, Ros’ detachment flees
3) remaining Lancs pushed back into Devil’s Water
4) Lanc morale collapses, many drown fleeing

Question 12

What happened AFTER the Battle of Hexham?

Answer 12

• Montagu had 30 Lancs executed, including Somerset, Ros & Hungerford
• Tailboys captured with £2,000 of Lanc war chest. Executed
• collapse of Lanc resistance in North, Henry later captured in July 1465 at Waddington