Battle of Myton 1319
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1319 | Historic England NHLE name |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First War of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
| Registered area | 270.9 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | SE 42923 67333 | Historic England |
| Historic England list entry | 1000021 | Historic England |
| Designated | 1995-06-06 | Historic England |
About the battle
The Battle of Myton, nicknamed the Chapter of Myton or The White Battle because of the number of clergy involved, was a major engagement in the First Scottish War of Independence, fought in Yorkshire on 20 September 1319.
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Location
- OS grid reference: SE 42923 67333
- Approximate centre of registered area: 54.0997, -1.3452
- Registered area: 270.9 hectares
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