BattlefieldsSomerset Rough Wooing — Pinkie Cleugh Approach and Skirmish 1547
Tudor

Somerset Rough Wooing — Pinkie Cleugh Approach and Skirmish 1547

1547
Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scotland
Forces
Scottish horse of similar number
VS
Victor
England
Forces
English cavalry of approx 4,000
Outcome
Scottish cavalry routed; Scots infantry left exposed; main battle followed immediately.
The Battle

History & Significance

Before the main battle, English cavalry under Lord Grey de Wilton clashed with Scottish horse that advanced prematurely from their strong position. The Scottish cavalry were routed and many drowned in the Esk, setting the stage for the decisive English victory at Pinkie Cleugh.

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