Warwick's body—along with that of his brother Montagu, who had also fallen at Barnet—was displayed in London's St Paul's Cathedral to quell any rumours of their survival. Then they were handed over to Archbishop Neville, to be buried in the family vault at Bisham Priory near the river Thames in Berkshire. No trace now remains of either the tomb or the church in which it was housed. On 4 May 1471, Edward IV defeated the remaining Lancastrian forces of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward at the Battle of Tewkesbury, where the prince was killed.Wilkinson (1969), p. 294. Soon afterwards, it was reported that King Henry VI had also died in the Tower.Though the king's exact fate is unknown, there is little doubt that he was murdered; Wolff (2001), p. 347. With the direct Lancastrian line exterminated, Edward could reign safely until his death in 1483.
Warwick's body—along with that of his brother Montagu who had also fallen at Barnet—was displayed in London's St Paul's Cathedral to quell any rumours of their survival Then they were handed over to Archbishop Neville to be buried in the family vault at Bisham Priory near the river Thames in Berkshire No trace now remains of either the tomb or the church in which it was housed On 4 May 1471 Edward IV defeated the remaining Lancastrian forces of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward at the Battle of Tewkesbury where the prince was killedWilkinson (1969) p 294 Soon afterwards it was reported that King Henry VI had also died in the TowerThough the king's exact fate is unknown there is little doubt that he was murdered; Wolff (2001) p 347 With the direct Lancastrian line exterminated Edward could reign safely until his death in 1483