BattlefieldsNewcastle Rearguard — Scottish Threat After Flodden 1513
Tudor

Newcastle Rearguard — Scottish Threat After Flodden 1513

1513
England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
remnant Scottish forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Newcastle garrison
Outcome
No Scottish attack materialised; Newcastle maintained as the key northern stronghold.
The Battle

History & Significance

Following Flodden, the garrison and citizens of Newcastle prepared for a possible Scottish counter-raid. Earthwork blockages were made on the north bridge and armed patrols watched the Tyne crossing until confirmation arrived that the Scottish army had dissolved.

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