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Tudor

Kerr Clan Raid on Tyne Valley 1552

1552
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Kerr reiver raid Tyne Valley 1552 · Cessford Kerrs raid England 1552
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English Tyne valley communities
Forces
English Tyne valley defenders c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Kerr clan
Forces
Kerr clan raiders c.100–250
Outcome
Cessford Kerrs lead large reiver force into the English Tyne valley; three townships burned and large herds driven back to Scotland
The Battle

History & Significance

The Cessford Kerr raids of the 1550s were among the most damaging to the English Middle March and generated lengthy diplomatic correspondence between the two crowns.

Casualties & Losses

Several English killed; three townships burned

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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