Battle of Northampton

Question 1

Date of the battle of Northampton

Answer 1

July 1460

Question 2

Where was everyone before the Battle of Northampton and why

Answer 2

After the victory at Blore Heath, the act of attainder was passed against the Yorkist faction

York - Returned to his post in Ireland
Warwick - Returned to captain of Calais
Margaret - preparing an army at Leicester

Question 3

What happened upon the lead up to the battle of northampton

Answer 3

Warwick returned to England and went to London (Yorkist stronghold) where he was let through the gates. In London is where Warwick assembled his Yorkist army. Once ready Warwick started marching North

Question 4

Who had control over the tower of london before the battle of northampton

Answer 4

Lancastrian forces

Question 5

What happened to the Lancastrian control over the Tower of London after the battle of northampton

Answer 5

Warwick offered terms that the Tower garrison and its leaders could leave in safety, provided the Tower was immediately surrendered without damage.

Lord Hungerford accepted the terms and was permitted to returned to his estates.

Lord Scales attempted to escape but was recognised and killed by Thames boatmen

Question 6

Conclusion of the battle of Northampton

Answer 6

• Yorkist victory
• capture of Henry VI
• Yorkist control over the Tower of London
• York returns from Ireland