John Hardhead (fl. 1411–1420) was an English politician.

Life The Hardheads had become a well-known family in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. In June 1411, along with others including John Mynors (MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire), Hardhead was arrested for a murder in Featherstone, Staffordshire and armed assaults against many people in Wolverhampton. He was eventually absolved in May 1415, after refusing to attend court on many occasions.

Career Hardhead was Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1420.

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