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Tudor

Scots Reiver Raid on Brampton 1587

1587
Cumberland, England
Also known as: Reiver attack Brampton Cumberland 1587 · Border raid Brampton 1587
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brampton community
Forces
Brampton garrison/militia c.50–80.
VS
Victor
Scottish reivers
Forces
Scottish reivers c.150–250
Outcome
Scots reiver band raids Brampton market town taking horses, cattle, and goods from local merchants
The Battle

History & Significance

The Brampton raid of 1587 exemplified the continuing vulnerability of Cumberland market towns to Scottish reiver attack despite Elizabethan investment in border defence.

Casualties & Losses

Several killed; significant property losses

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Scots Reiver Raid on Brampton 1587

Written Rock of Gelt: Roman quarry inscriptions
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Pigeon Clint Written Rock: Roman quarry inscription
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Bowl barrow 760m SSE of Old Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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