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Battle of Alnwick 1174

Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).

Key facts

Date (year)1174Wikidata P585 point in time
Century12th centuryderived
PeriodNorman & medievalderived
CountryEnglandderived
War / conflictRevolt of 1173–1174Wikidata

About the battle

The Battle of Alnwick (1174) is one of two battles fought near the town of Alnwick, in Northumberland, England. In the battle, which took place on 13 July 1174, William I of Scotland, also known as William the Lion, was captured by a small English force led by Ranulf de Glanvill.

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Location

  • Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.4167, -1.7172

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