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Lancaster Siege of Berwick 1405 — Scottish Neutral

1405
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Berwick 1405 · Henry IV secures northern border 1405
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northumberland faction
Forces
Northumberland unable to threaten the town effectively
VS
Victor
Henry IV
Forces
Royal garrison
Outcome
Henry IV maintained control of Berwick preventing Northumberland from using it as a base; Scotland did not actively intervene in the 1405 rebellion
The Battle

History & Significance

Berwick's loyalty in 1405 was critical; with Scotland not openly supporting Northumberland the rebel cause lacked external backing unlike 1388

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Lancaster Siege of Berwick 1405 — Scottish Neutral

Berwick Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The medieval and post-medieval fortifications at Berwick upon Tweed
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Enclosure castle, two 16th century gun turrets and an early 17th century house
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Spades Mire linear earthwork and section of rig and furrow
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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