The Battle of Hexham Levels

The Battle of Hexham on the 25th April 1464 is one of the least documented important battles in our history.So little is recorded and so little known. What we can say is that it was significant enough to herald an end to Lancastrian resistance in the wars of the Roses for seven long years.
This gave a welcome respite to years of intermittent fighting and trouble.

With the death of Somerset at Hexham ( he was executed in the town after the battle) the last of the main Lancastrian leaders in the North was removed.The important castles of Dunstanburgh and Alnwick surrendered within a week of the battle.

The key to exploring the battle field is to start at Linnels bridge and to remember that Somerset decided to fight with the devils water behind him.This was a two edged sword in that he couldnt ne outflanked but he also had no retreat.

To get an idea of the layout go to wikimapia.





Just to the south of here is Allendale and all it's mining history...so truly a wonderful area to explore