1469-70: Key Battles

Question 1

When was the Battle of Edgcote? Where did its rebellions begin?

Answer 1

26th July 1469
Yorkshire

Question 2

Which nobles participated in the Battle of Edgcote?

Answer 2

Herbert (Pembroke) & Stafford (Devon)
vs
Robin of Redesdale, Sir William Conyers + Sir William Parr

Question 3

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

Answer 3

4,000 Yorkists
vs
4,000 Rebels

Question 4

What happened BEFORE the Battle of Edgcote?

Answer 4

1) Robin of Redesdale rebellion in Apr 1469
2) 9th July, rumours of Clarence + Warwick plot. Edward IV sends letter asking of proof its not true, they don’t deny it.
3) 11th July, Isabel marries Clarence
4) 12th July, manifesto issued. Warwick returns to London
5) Pembroke & Devon have disagreement, Devon leaves to camp 12 miles away

Question 5

What happened DURING the Battle of Edgcote?

Answer 5

1) Fighting begins between rebels and royal Yorkists at close quarters, evenly contested
2) Warwick’s guard led by W. Conyers + W. Parr arrive, rout Yorkists
3) Devon flees, Pembroke’s forces collapse

Question 6

What happened AFTER the Battle of Edgcote?

Answer 6

• Pembroke + brother Richard executed at Northampton
• Devon captured + executed in Somerset later
• 29th July, Edward IV leaves Nottingham oblivious to loss. Captured by G. Neville at Olney

Question 7

When was the Battle of Losecoat Field? Where did its rebellion begin?

Answer 7

12th Mar 1470
Lincolnshire

Question 8

Which nobles participated in the Battle of Losecoat Field?

Answer 8

Edward IV
vs
Lord Willoughby (son of Lord Welles)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

less Yorkists (unknown)
vs
30,000 rebels

Question 10

What happened BEFORE the Battle of Losecoat Field?

Answer 10

1) Lord Welles attacks lands of Sir Thomas Burgh in winter 1469-70
2) captured by Edward IV for violence
3) Lord Willoughby begins unrest in Lincolnshire, gathering men
4) Ed gathers army beginning 4th Mar 1470
5) Ed receives letter from Warwick + Clarence promising support

Question 11

What happened DURING the Battle of Losecoat Field?

Answer 11

1) Ed IV finds rebels near Empingham
2) despite pardon, executes Lord Welles in sight of both armies
3) begin charge on rebels, cries of “a Warwick” and “a Clarence” from rebels. Sign of treachery
4) royal forces rout rebels, break line and flle

Question 12

What happened AFTER the Battle of Losecoat Field?

Answer 12

• Lord Willoughby captured + executed
• Willoughby confessed involvement of Warwick + Clarence, and document found showing proof
• Clarence + Warwick flee to France