BattlefieldsBattle of Lochmaben 1448
Medieval

Battle of Lochmaben 1448

1448
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Also known as: Scottish victory at Lochmaben 1448
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Percy)
Forces
England (Percy): c. 600–900. Pitched battle near Lochmaben.
VS
Victor
Scotland (Douglas / Scots march)
Forces
Scotland (Douglas): c. 800–1200
Outcome
Scottish victory; Percy raiding force defeated near Lochmaben
The Battle

History & Significance

A Percy-led English raiding force from the West March was defeated near Lochmaben by a Scottish force under the Douglases. The battle was one of several Scottish victories along the western Border in the mid-fifteenth century as the Douglases — then at the height of their power — dominated south-west Scotland's military affairs.

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