Despite being heavily outnumbered, their attack was repelled and the Royalists withdrew to Halton Castle. Norton Priory then provided a base from which to mount a successful attack on Warrington in May. The following month Sir Henry's forces besieged Halton Castle which was surrendered after three weeks.
In spite of being vastly outnumbered, their counterattack was unsuccessful and the Royalists retreated to Halton Castle. Norton Priory provided a secure location from which to launch a successful attack on Warrington in May. A month later, Sir Henry's forces besieged Halton Castle, which eventually surrendered after three weeks.