The Battle of Towton took place on 29 March 1461 during the Wars of the Roses, near Towton in North Yorkshire. Yorkist forces decisively defeated Lancastrian supporters of Henry VI, securing the Engli
The Battle of Towton (1922)
Edward's presence was crucial to Yorkist victory.
Yorkist leader William Neville (on horse) and his archers took advantage of the wind to inflict early damage on the Lancastrians – 19th century drawing
Bodkin arrows were among the missiles that killed many in the battle.
Towton is a small village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
Battle of Towton
…The Battle of Towton took place on 29 March 1461 during the Wars of the Roses, near Towton in North Yorkshire. Yorkist forces decisively defeated Lancastrian supporters of Henry VI, securing the English throne for Edward IV. Fought for ten…
The Rockingham Arms, Towton