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Hexham
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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.
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Key Points |
| Date of Battle: |
15 May 1464 |
| Victor: |
Yorkists |
| York Leadership: |
Lord Montagu
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| Lancaster Leadership: |
Duke of Somerset
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| Size of forces: |
Yorks - 5,000 Lancasters - 5,000 |
| Notable deaths |
Duke of Somerset, Lord Hungerford, Lord Roos |
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Related Battles |
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Hedgeley Moor « Hexham » Edgecote Moor
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