High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Battle of Evesham was one of the two main battles of 13th century England`s Second Barons` War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by Prince Edward – later King Edward I – who led the forces of his father, King Henry III. It took place on 4 August 1265, near the town of Evesham, Worcestershire.