BattlefieldsTreaty of Edinburgh-Northampton Military Context 1328
Medieval

Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton Military Context 1328

1328
Midlothian, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Midlothian, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
English royal authority
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish forces
Outcome
Scottish independence recognised; Bruce kingship accepted; English feudal claims over Scotland formally renounced; First War of Independence ended
The Battle

History & Significance

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton of March 1328 formally recognised Scottish independence and Bruce as king, ending the First War of Independence. The military context that produced it included the humiliation of Byland 1322, the Weardale campaign 1327 when Scotland outmanoeuvred a much larger English army, and the political collapse of Edward II's regime. The treaty was negotiated partly at Edinburgh and ratified at Northampton; it renounced all English claims to feudal suzerainty over Scotland, though Edward III repudiated it within five years.

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