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Tudor

Hot Trod at Carter Bar 1575

1575
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Carter Bar hot pursuit 1575 · Trod Carter Bar 1575
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
Forces
c.50–100 Scottish reivers; small mounted skirmish.
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Forces
c.50–100 English wardens
Outcome
English riders pursue reivers across the border at Carter Bar under the legal right of hot trod; armed confrontation with Scottish protectors of the raiders
The Battle

History & Significance

Hot trod incidents at Carter Bar illustrated the regular boundary tensions between March wardens attempting to enforce cross-border pursuit rights enshrined in border law.

Casualties & Losses

Minor; some raiders captured or killed

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Frequently Asked Questions

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