Battle of Mortimer’s Cross, Herefordshire – Edward on the way to the throne The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross was fought on 2 February 1461 in Herefordshire,  It was an important battle in the Wars of the Roses. In the Battle of Mortimer’s Cross the Yorkists were led by 18-year-old  Edward, Earl of March (later Edward … Continue reading Battle of Mortimer’s Cross