Towton Moor in History

Warwick benefited from Edward's rule after the Battle of Towton Moor. He received parts of Northumberlands and Clifford's holdings, and was made "the King's Lieutenant in the North and Admiral of England."

After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent

After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent

Warwick proclaimed the young Yorkist leader as King Edward IV. The proclamation gained greater acceptance than Richard of York's earlier claim, as several nobles previously opposed to letting Edward's father ascend the throne viewed the Lancastrian actions as a betrayal of the legally established Accord

They were rebuilding the bridge when they were attacked and routed by a small band of Lancastrians, consisting of approximately 500 men led by Lord Clifford

Warwick's group moved to the west of the main body, through the English Midlands, gathering men as they went. On 28 March, the leading elements of the Yorkist army came upon the remains of the crossing in Ferrybridge that spanned the River Aire.

Warwick's uncle, Lord Fauconberg, led a group to clear the way to York for the main body, which was led by Edward. The Duke of Norfolk was sent east to raise forces and rejoin Edward before the battle.

Without their King on the battlefield, the Lancastrians relied on Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, to command their army. He was fairly experienced in matters of war and credited with the Lancastrians victory at Wakefield and St Albans

Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor

Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor

Fights on the side of the Yorkists who defeat the Lancasrians

Defeat at Towton forces Margaret, Edward & Henry into exile in Scotland then France

Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor

About 28,000 are killed, the most bloody Battle on English soil

Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor

He was quick to adapt to new situations; among his previous achievements were the administration of Calais, leading several piracy expeditions, and the command of the vanguard at the Battle of Northampton

The Yorkist leader Lord Fauconberg orders his archers to take advantage of the strong wind to outrange their enemies. The one-sided missile exchange, with Lancastrian arrows falling short of the Yorkist ranks, provoked the Lancastrians into abandoning their defensive positions.

Warwick placed great value on his uncle, William Nevillle, a veteran of the Anglo-French wars, esteemed by his peers in military affairs.

Northumberland, Clifford, Roos, and Dacre, central figures in Lancastrian court power, died or fled, ending the house's domination of northern England.

On receiving news of the Lancastrian defeat, Henry fled into exile in Scotland with his wife and son.

The Battle of Towton severely reduced the House of Lancaster's power in England.

They were later joined by Somerset, Roos, Exeter, and the few Lancastrian nobles who escaped from the battlefield.

This record states: Edward turns his attention to consolidating his rule over the country, winning over the people and putting down the rebellions raised by the few remaining Lancastrian diehards.

This record states: He knighted several of his supporters and elevated several of his gentry supporters to the peerage; Fauconberg was made the Earl of Kent.

This record states: The Battle of Towton Moor put an end (for the time being) to disputes over the countrys state of leadership since the Act of Accord.

This record states: The English people were assured that there was now one King.