Audley Takes Ridge Opposite Yorkists
Audley deployed Lancastrian soldiers across the watercourse from Salisbury's line, forming a defensive position before the attack.
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Battle of Blore Heath
Yorkist and Lancastrian forces clash during the campaign of 1459.
13 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1459–1459. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1459
Blore Heath Fighting Opens
Salisbury's outnumbered Yorkist army fought Lord Audley's Lancastrian forces at Blore Heath during the autumn campaign of 1459.
Brook Crossing Shapes Blore Heath Battle
The brook between the armies restricted mounted movement and helped Salisbury's troops defeat Lancastrian assaults at Blore Heath.
Dudley Joins Royalist Defence at Blore Heath
John Sutton, Lord Dudley, served among the Lancastrian leaders who sought to block Salisbury's army at Blore Heath.
John Neville Captured After Blore Heath
John Neville, son of the Earl of Salisbury, was taken prisoner after the Yorkist victory at Blore Heath during his father's march toward Ludlow.
Kynaston Later Credited with Killing Audley
Later traditions attribute Lord Audley's death at Blore Heath to Roger Kynaston, although the exact circumstances of the killing are not firmly established.
Lancastrian Venables Killed in Fighting
Hugh Venables of Kinderton was counted among Lancastrian casualties of the Battle of Blore Heath.
Lord Audley Killed at Blore Heath
James Tuchet, Lord Audley, was killed during the Lancastrian defeat at Blore Heath, leaving his troops without their commander.
Lord Dudley Captured After Blore Heath
John Sutton, Lord Dudley, fell into Yorkist hands when the Lancastrian force was routed at Blore Heath.
Salisbury Defeats Audley at Blore Heath
Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury, commanded the Yorkist army that defeated Lord Audley's Lancastrian force at Blore Heath; his son Warwick did not command this battle.
Salisbury Marches From Blore Heath
After winning at Blore Heath, the Earl of Salisbury continued toward Ludlow to join the Duke of York's other supporters.
Salisbury Selects Ground at Blore Heath
Salisbury arranged defensive positions near a brook at Blore Heath, preparing to meet a Lancastrian force with greater numbers.
Salisbury Wins Blore Heath Engagement
Salisbury secured a Yorkist victory against a numerically superior Lancastrian army, preserving the route toward Ludlow.