Capture of Berwick 1296
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1296 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First War of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The sack of Berwick was the first significant battle of the First War of Scottish Independence in 1296.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.7750, -2.0130
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Sack of Berwick (1296) (revision 1370729488), 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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- Battle of Flodden 1513 · 19 km
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Other battles of the First War of Scottish Independence
- Battle of Dunbar 1296
- Action at Lanark 1297
- Battle of Glen Trool 1307
- Battle of Loudoun Hill 1307
- Battle of Turnberry 1307
- Battle of Skaithmuir 1316
- Capture of Berwick 1318
- Battle of Myton 1319
- Battle of Old Byland 1322
- Battle of Stanhope Park 1327
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