BattlefieldsSkirmish at Berwick
Medieval

Skirmish at Berwick

1462
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Berwick skirmish 1462
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
unknown
VS
Victor
unknown
Outcome
Skirmishing around Berwick as it changed hands between English and Scots
The Battle

History & Significance

Berwick-upon-Tweed was ceded to Scotland by Henry VI and served as a base for Lancastrian and Scottish operations, making its approaches the scene of repeated skirmishing.

Forces Involved

Forces unknown; border garrison c.50–200

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