Battle of Carham 1010
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1010 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of Strathclyde | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Carham was fought between the English ruler of Bamburgh and the king of Scotland in alliance with the Cumbrians. The encounter took place in the 1010s, most likely 1018 (or perhaps 1016), at Carham on Tweed in what is now Northumberland, England. Uhtred, son of Waltheof of Bamburgh (or his brother Eadwulf Cudel), fought the combined forces of Malcolm II of Scotland and Owen the Bald, king of the Cumbrians (or Strathclyde). The result of the battle was a victory for the Scots and Cumbrians.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.6369, -2.3208
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).