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After completing his mission at the border of Scotland, Lord Montagu marched south and engaged the Lancastrian forces at Hexham. His army rapidly charged downhill and crushed the Lancastrian forces. The Lancastrian leaders were executed ending most of the Lancastrian resistance.
 
Key Points
Date of Battle: 15 May 1464
Victor: Yorkists
York Leadership: Lord Montagu
Lancaster Leadership: Duke of Somerset
Size of forces: Yorks - 5,000
Lancasters - 5,000
Notable deaths Duke of Somerset, Lord Hungerford, Lord Roos
 
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Hedgeley Moor « Hexham » Edgecote Moor



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