Edgecote - 26 July 1469

Question 1

What date was the battle of Edgecote?

Answer 1

26 July 1469

Question 2

What battle took place on the 26 July 1469?

Answer 2

The battle of edgecote

Question 3

What rumour began to circulate on 9 July 1469?

Answer 3

That Warwick and Clarence were involved in a plot to overthrow Edward IV

Question 4

What happened on the 10 July 1469?

Answer 4

News reached Edward at Newark that Robin Redeasdale was heading south with a large number of soldiers with a large number of experienced soldiers

Question 5

What happened on the evening on 25 July 1469?

Answer 5

Redesdale;’s men encountered Pembroke’s men at Edgecote. That night the two armies camped with a small river between them

Question 6

When and where did the battle begin?

Answer 6

In the morning with a fight for control over the river crossings

Question 7

What happened on the afternoon of the day of the battle?

Answer 7

The rebels renewed attacks and this time they overwhelmed the Welsh who are said to have suffered heavy casualties

Question 8

What was the significance of the battle?

Answer 8

John Coyers son was killed
Henry Neville killed
Pembroke and Richard Herbert were beheaded at Northampton
Rivers, Woodville and Devon are also executed