In response, John ordered the demolition of Alnwick Castle and Baynard's Castle (the latter was Fitzwalter's stronghold); however, his instructions were not carried out at Alnwick.
Som modsvar beordrede John at Alnwick Castle og Baynard's Castle skulel rives ned (sidstnævnte var Fitzwalters fæstning); men ordren blev aldrig udført på Alnwick.