Edward Approaches Ferrybridge Crossing
Edward IV's army approached Ferrybridge on the River Aire as it advanced toward the confrontation at Towton.
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Battle of Towton
The major battle fought in March 1461 during Edward IV’s campaign.
14 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1461–1461. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1461
Warwick Confronts Ferrybridge Crisis
Warwick's forces suffered a setback when Lancastrians attacked the crossing at Ferrybridge immediately before the Battle of Towton.
Warwick Watches Yorkist Advance at Ferrybridge
As Edward IV's forces approached Towton, fighting at Ferrybridge threatened the Yorkist route across the River Aire.
Dacre Dies Fighting at Towton
Ralph Dacre, a Lancastrian nobleman, was killed during the severe fighting at Towton as Edward IV's army defeated Henry VI's supporters.
Exeter Fights for Henry Sixth
Henry Holland, Duke of Exeter, supported the Lancastrian army that was defeated at Towton and subsequently fled England.
Fauconberg Commands Yorkist Vanguard at Towton
William Neville, Lord Fauconberg, commanded the Yorkist advance guard at Towton, using his experience in earlier warfare to organise the attack.
Fauconberg Uses Wind in Archery Exchange
William Neville ordered Yorkist archers to exploit a following wind during the initial exchange of arrows in the snow at Towton.
Fauconbergs Experience Helps Yorkist Army
William Neville brought extensive military experience to Edward IV's campaign and served as a senior commander at Towton.
Henrys Northern Allies Suffer Towton Defeat
The defeat at Towton killed or scattered many senior Lancastrian nobles who had supported Henry VI's claim to the throne.
Northumberland Falls at Towton
Henry Percy, third Earl of Northumberland, was killed fighting on the Lancastrian side at the Battle of Towton.
Ros Supports Defeated Lancastrian Army
Thomas de Ros fought for the Lancastrians at Towton and survived the defeat that forced many leading supporters of Henry VI into exile.
Somerset Directs Lancastrians at Towton
Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, led the Lancastrian forces at Towton, where Edward IV's Yorkist army won a decisive victory.
Towton Strengthens Edward Fourth Regime
Edward IV's victory at Towton destroyed the largest Lancastrian field army and made his position on the English throne far more secure.
Warwick Relies on Fauconberg and Norfolk
Warwick's Yorkist coalition included William Neville, Lord Fauconberg, and the Duke of Norfolk during the campaign ending at Towton.