Battle of Clitheroe 1138
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1138 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 12th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | The Anarchy | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Clitheroe was a battle between a force of Scots and English knights and men at arms which took place on 10 June 1138 during the period of The Anarchy. The battle was fought on the southern edge of the Bowland Fells, at Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.8730, -2.3910
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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