BattlefieldsSiege of Berwick 1318
Medieval

Siege of Berwick 1318

1318
Berwickshire, Scotland
Also known as: Scottish capture of Berwick 1318 · Bruce takes Berwick 1318
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Berwickshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
English: Berwick garrison and townspeople
VS
Victor
Robert Bruce of Scotland
Forces
Bruce: Scottish army under the king
Outcome
Berwick fell to Bruce through a surprise night escalade; became a key Scottish port
The Battle

History & Significance

The capture of Berwick in 1318 was a strategic triumph for Robert Bruce. Berwick was the wealthiest town in Scotland and the main English administrative centre for the north. Its loss was a major blow to Edward II and completed Bruce control of Scottish territory. Berwick would change hands repeatedly over the following century.

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