During the Scottish invasion supporting the rebellion, Scottish forces under William the Lion besieged Newcastle upon Tyne. The town and castle resisted. The Scots were unable to take the strongly garrisoned town and moved on to ravage the surrounding countryside. Newcastle's resistance was crucial in preventing Scottish control of the Tyne crossing.
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