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Tudor

Featherstone Castle Skirmish 1570

1570
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Featherstone reiver skirmish 1570 · Raid on Featherstone Castle 1570
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Reiver attackers
Forces
reiver attackers c.100–200.
VS
Victor
Garrison defenders
Forces
Featherstone Castle garrison c.30–80
Outcome
Reiver band attempts to take Featherstone Castle by surprise; garrison drives off attackers with crossbow fire
The Battle

History & Significance

The repulse at Featherstone Castle illustrated the defensive value of fortified towers in deterring casual reiver raids throughout the border counties.

Casualties & Losses

Several reivers killed; garrison unharmed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Featherstone Castle Skirmish 1570

Bellister Castle (uninhabited parts)
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Blenkinsopp Castle (uninhabited parts)
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The section of Stanegate Roman road from Fell End Roman temporary camp to the track to Old Shield, and the Roman cemetery adjacent to Carvoran Roman fort
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Fell End Roman temporary camp and section of the Stanegate Roman road
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Sunny Rigg 1 Roman temporary camp
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