Battle of Yeavering 1415
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1415 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Scottish Wars | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Yeavering (or Battle of Geteryne) was fought in 1415 between English and Scottish forces near Yeavering in Northumberland. A small English force consisting of 440 men led by the Earl of Westmoreland defeated 4000 Scots. Fought in the same year as the Battle of Agincourt, which famously demonstrated the efficacy of the longbow against cavalry, it is notable that the English side at Yeavering consisted mostly of archers.
The site is marked by a battle stone, probably originally a Bronze Age standing stone.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.5669, -2.1128
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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