 The Battle of Boroughbridge was a battle fought on 16 March 1322 between a group of rebellious barons and King Edward II of England , near Boroughbridge , north @-@ west of York . The culmination of a long period of antagonism between the King and Thomas , Earl of Lancaster , his most powerful subject , it resulted in Lancaster 's defeat and execution . This allowed Edward to re @-@ establish royal authority , and hold on to power for another five years . 
