Battle of Hexham

The Battle of Hexham, 15 May 1464, marked the end of significant Lancastrian resistance in the north of England during the early part of the reign of Edward IV. The battle was fought near the town of Hexham in Northumberland. John Neville, later to be 1st Marquess of Montagu, led a modest force of 3,000-4,000 men, and routed the rebel Lancastrians.

The Battle of Hexham was fought on 15 May 1464 between Lancastrian forces loyal to Henry VI and Yorkist troops under the command of Lord Montagu. The Lancastrians, led by Earl of Northumberland, were decisively defeated, leading to the capture and execution of their leaders and effectively ending major northern resistance to Edward IV's rule.