John, King of England have involved only a few of his pack-horses. Modern historians assert that by October 1216 John faced a "stalemate", "a military situation uncompromised by defeat". John's illness grew worse and by the time he reached Newark Castle he was unable to travel any farther; John died on the night of 18/19 October. Numerous – probably fictitious – accounts circulated soon after his death that he had been killed by poisoned ale, poisoned plums or a "surfeit of peaches". His body was escorted south by a company of mercenaries and he was buried in Worcester Cathedral in front of the altar
Geoffrey de Neville 1215, in the entourage of the king, who gave Neville the Governorship of Scarborough Castle on that day, receiving funds from the king to strengthen the fortifications of the castle. In the winter of 1215-1216 he defended York Castle and York against the troops of the baronial opposition. In early 1216, Neville was appointed Sheriff of Yorkshire, which he remained until 1223. Unlike many other barons, he remained a loyal supporter of the king until the death of King John in October 1216. In November 1217, Neville was part of the re-recognition of Magna Carta by the regent William Marshal,