BattlefieldsScots Raid on Penrith 1380
Medieval

Scots Raid on Penrith 1380

1380
Cumberland, England
Also known as: Scottish raid Cumberland 1380 · Penrith burned 1380
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Penrith townspeople
Forces
Penrith townspeople
VS
Victor
Scottish raiders
Forces
Scottish border force
Outcome
Scots raided Penrith in one of the continuing border raids of the later 14th century; town pillaged
The Battle

History & Significance

The late 14th century border raids maintained by the Scots contributed to the Poll Tax resentments that sparked the Peasants Revolt; northern communities felt the burden of defence unfairly

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