BattlefieldsScots raid - Earl of March at Penrith
Medieval

Scots raid - Earl of March at Penrith

1380
Cumbria, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumbria, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English
Forces
English March defenders c.200-500.
VS
Victor
Scots
Forces
Scottish force c.1000-2000
Outcome
Penrith plundered; raiders brought plague back to Scotland
The Battle

History & Significance

This raid exemplified the persistent Scottish border warfare that characterized the Anglo-Scottish conflict during the late 14th century, demonstrating the vulnerability of English border settlements to organized Scottish incursions. The raid by the Earl of March highlighted the inability of English March wardens to effectively defend against coordinated Scottish attacks, contributing to the broader pattern of Scottish ascendancy in border raiding during this period.

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