Battle of Melrose 1378
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1378 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Melrose was fought in Melrose, Scotland, in 1378, between England and Scotland. Despite the Scots being outnumbered 1 to 20, they still defeated the English, and even captured their leader.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Melrose, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 55.5833, -2.7167
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Melrose (1378) (revision 1370449515), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Browse more: battles in Scottish Borders · battles in Scotland · Norman & medieval · 14th century battles
Further reading
- Battle of Melrose on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Melrose (1378)
- Wikidata Q124842767