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Scots siege of Norham Castle 1513

1513
Northumberland, England
Also known as: James IV besieges Norham 1513
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
English garrison c.100-150
VS
Victor
Scotland (James IV)
Forces
Scotland c.5000-10000
Outcome
James IV captured Norham just before Flodden; held for mere weeks before Scottish catastrophe
The Battle

History & Significance

James IV's capture of Norham Castle was his greatest siege achievement, taking the supposedly impregnable fortress in five days using French artillery. The victory proved his undoing — he moved on to Flodden emboldened by success. Norham was retaken by England within weeks of his death

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Scots siege of Norham Castle 1513

Norham Castle tower keep castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Norham Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Ladykirk House,barrow 470m NE of
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Horndean Church, church and burial ground
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.4 miles
Ladykirk House, barrow 105m N of
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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