Mortimer's Cross was a significant battle fought on February 2, 1461, during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England. The conflict took place near the village of Mortimer's Cross in Herefordshire. It was primarily between the forces of the Yorkists, led by Edward, Earl of March, and the Lancastrians, commanded by Jasper Tudor. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Yorkists, which helped to strengthen their position in the ongoing struggle for the English throne. Following this victory, Edward IV was proclaimed king, marking a pivotal moment in the Yorkist ascendancy during the Wars of the Roses.