Battlefield

The Battle of Barnet

Hadley Green, Barnet, London

A battle in thick fog, where the Kingmaker met his end.

On Easter Sunday 1471, Edward IV fought the Earl of Warwick, the 'Kingmaker', in dense fog near Barnet. In the confusion, Warwick's own men attacked each other, mistaking the star badge of their allies for Edward's sun badge.

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When: 14 April 1471
Where: 51.6700, -0.2100
Group: Battlefields

Visiting

An obelisk at Hadley Green marks the battlefield. Barnet Museum has displays.

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