 In the subsequent Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), Edward IV of England made no attempt to raise levies in Cumberland or Westmorland, the northern counties being largely on the Lancastrian side.However, the Yorkist victories after the Battle of Towton saw the Nevilles making sure that MPs of Yorkist influence were returned at Carlisle and Appleby.Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (the 'Kingmaker') became sheriff of Westmorland.