The Battle of Blore Heath took place on September 23, 1459, during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England. This battle was fought between the forces of the Lancastrians, loyal to King Henry VI, and the Yorkists, who supported the claim of Richard, Duke of York. The Yorkists, led by Lord Audley, aimed to secure control over the Midlands. The battle occurred near Market Drayton in Shropshire and resulted in a decisive victory for the Yorkists. They successfully defeated the Lancastrian forces, which helped to strengthen their position in the ongoing conflict for the English throne.