The Battle of Mortimer's Cross - Battlefields of Britain Episode 2
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- In episode 2 of our 'Battlefields of Britain' Series, we take a look at the Battle of Mortimer's Cross, which was fought in early February 1461.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Background
2:58 - Location
8:18 - Battle
13:20 - Rout
13:55 - Mourning Sword
15:09 - Aftermath/Outro
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With special thanks to Hereford Town Hall; John Marshall; Danny Rees & Mortimer's Cross Battlefield Project.
Fantastic love these programes.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Well researched & produced
A point I would make is that Owen wasn't executed as a traitor to the Crown because Edward was still Earl of March and had not claimed the Crown yet or been anointed, or indeed, even legally the Duke of York, due to the circumstances of his father's death, as a traitor. Henry VI was the only crowned King at this point and Owen was fighting for him. Technically, Edward was the traitor, but, as we students of this period know, all too well, it's all about who wins.
Ten years later, after the failure of Henry VI's 'Re-adeption' at Tewksbury, Edward IV would send Roger Vaughan to capture Jasper Tudor. Jasper had discovered that Vaughan had been instrumental in the execution of his father Owen. Jasper captured Roger and had him beheaded at Chepstow, very likely in the presence of his 14 year old nephew, Henry Tudor. Jasper and Henry would then proceed to the Welsh coast to their long exile on the Continent.
Thank you for throwing new light on this battle! It makes sense, now that those roads have been rediscovered. Thanks to you both for all your work. I will gladly subscribe. Cheers.
Thanks for your kind words and feedback. We really enjoyed making this video and glad you found it interesting. Cheers for the sub!
Die Schlacht von Mortimer's cross 1461 konnte der spätere Edward IV für sich entscheiden, weil er das Auftauchen der "3 Sonnen", ein pharhelion, als göttliches Zeichen für das Haus York für seinen Sieg über Lancaster genutzt hat.
We were in Mortimer's Cross this afternoon and took a walk down the lane to where you have pointed out the battle was. Thank you for making it so clear.
That’s ace to hear David, thanks for letting us know.
It’s a wonderful location and hope you enjoyed your visit.
Super interesting, looking forward to more.
Nice one lads.
Thanks 👍
@@LivingHistoryUK I'm just a half hour down the road. I'm going to check out the site over the weekend, so thankyou.
Brilliant!
A very interesting and well researched clip
Thanks David glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much. I run tours as "Exploring Herefordshire " and your video has been so useful. Also I fear I've been mispronouncing Aymestry!
Its pronounced aimstree
great video
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.