Battle of Evesham 1265
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1265 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Second Barons' War | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 124.1 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | SP 03898 45662 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000010 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Evesham (4 August 1265) was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward I, who led the forces of his father, King Henry III. It took place on 4 August 1265, near the town of Evesham, Worcestershire.
With the Battle of Lewes, de Montfort had won control of royal government, but after the defection of several close allies and the escape from captivity of Prince Edward, he found himself on the defensive. Forced to engage the royalists at Evesham, he faced an army twice the size of his own. The battle soon turned into a massacre; de Montfort himself was killed and his body mutilated. It was described by the contemporary historian Robert of Gloucester as the "murder of Evesham, for battle it was none". Though the battle effectively restored royal authority, scattered resistance remained until the Dictum of Kenilworth was signed in 1267.
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Location
- OS grid reference: SP 03898 45662
- Approximate centre of registered area: 52.1052, -1.9445
- Registered area: 124.1 hectares
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