BattlefieldsFrench Raid on Newcastle area 1385
Medieval

French Raid on Newcastle area 1385

1385
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Franco-Scottish threat to Newcastle 1385
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Franco-Scottish raiders
Forces
Newcastle garrison c.200–400
VS
Victor
English defenders
Forces
Franco-Scottish c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Raiders threatened but did not take Newcastle; English defences held
The Battle

History & Significance

Newcastle withstood the Franco-Scottish threat in 1385, its strong walls deterring the invaders who preferred to ravage the open countryside of Northumberland and Durham.

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