Battle Of Hexham - 15 May 1464 Flashcards
What date was the battle of Hexham?
15 May 1464
Who were they key participants in this battle?
Somerset
Lord Roos
Robert Hungeford
Lord Montagu
William Tailboys
Henry VI (didn’t fight)
Where did Somerset take his army?
West to Hexham ok the south back of the river
Whereabouts on the river did Somerset take his army?
The south bank
Where did Montagu lead his army in response to Somerset moving west to Hexham?
Along the river Tyne
What did Montagu find when leading his army along the river Tyne?
Somersets army camped on low ground
Why did Somerset army clamping on low ground put them in a vulnerable position?
It provided a good attack point for the Montagu’s force
What did Somerset’s forced have to take up on response to Montagu learning if their location?
A very fast defensive position
What did Montagu do that kicked off the battle?
Smash through the centre of the Lancastrian force line
What happened when Montagu smashed through the centre of the Lancastrian line?
The rest of the Lancastrian force broke apart
What did the survivors of the Lancastrian force do when the line broke apart?
Fledthe scene
Who was captured by the Yorkists and immediately executed?
Somerset
Which Lancastrian officials were captured and taken to Newcastle where they would be executed 2 days later?
Lord Roos
Robert Hungeford
William Tailboys
What was the significance of this battle?
- Somerset was captured and executed
- Lord Roos, Robert Hungeford, and William Tailboys we’re captured and taken to Newcastle where they were to be executed 2 days later
