BattlefieldsScots raid from Northumberland into Durham — Clifford's Moor
Medieval

Scots raid from Northumberland into Durham — Clifford's Moor

1322
County Durham, England
Also known as: Scottish raiders County Durham 1322
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
County Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English
Forces
English defenders c. 500–1,000
VS
Victor
Scots
Forces
Scots c. 1,000–2,000
Outcome
Following the Battle of Byland, Scottish forces swept through County Durham and Northumberland virtually unopposed
The Battle

History & Significance

This skirmish demonstrated the continued Scottish ability to conduct devastating raids into northern England during the Second Scottish War of Independence, despite Edward II's military campaigns. The raid highlighted the vulnerability of Durham and Northumberland to Scottish incursions, contributing to the destabilization of the Anglo-Scottish border region during the turbulent 1320s.

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