Battle of Towton
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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.
Edward of Westminster, also known as Edward of Lancaster, was the only child of Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. He was killed aged seventeen at the Battle of Tewkesbury.
Drawing of Edward from the Beauchamp Pageant, c. 1483–1494
Anne Neville, wife of Edward of Westminster and later of Richard III
Painting by James Northcote of the murder of Edward, though sources of the time say he died in battle.
The plaque