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Medieval

Siege of Norham Castle

1463
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Norham 1463 · Scottish siege of Norham
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scots
Forces
English c.500–1000 garrison
VS
Victor
English
Forces
Scots c.1500–3000
Outcome
Scottish siege failed; Warwick led relief force
The Battle

History & Significance

Scottish forces besieged Norham Castle on behalf of the Lancastrian cause but withdrew when Warwick advanced north with a substantial English army.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Norham Castle

Norham Castle tower keep castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Norham Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Ladykirk House,barrow 470m NE of
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Ladykirk House, barrow 105m N of
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Horndean Church, church and burial ground
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.6 miles
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