BattlefieldsSiege of Norham Castle by David I
Medieval

Siege of Norham Castle by David I

1138
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Norham 1138 · David I siege of Norham
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
English garrison c.50–100; siege.
VS
Victor
Scotland (David I)
Forces
Scots c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
David I besieged and took Norham Castle; used as forward base during his invasion of England
The Battle

History & Significance

Norham — 'the most dangerous place in England' — controlled the key Tweed crossing into Scotland. David I's capture of it in 1138 was a prerequisite for his advance toward the Battle of the Standard. Its towers were demolished before he moved south

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