Kelso Abbey's destruction in two raids became a famous episode. During Hertford's second raid in 1545, twelve monks and about a hundred townspeople used the great tower as a fortress and held out until the English brought up artillery. All the defenders were killed. The episode illustrated both Scottish determination and the utter ruthlessness of English operations during the Rough Wooing.
c.100 defenders killed when abbey tower stormed 1545
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