Battle of Alnwick 1093
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1093 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Alnwick is one of two battles fought near the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. In the battle, which occurred on 13 November 1093, Malcolm III of Scotland, later known as Malcolm Canmore, was killed together with his son Edward by an army of English knights led by Robert de Mowbray.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.4262, -1.7005
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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