A large English border force crossed the Sark and was destroyed by the Scots under Hugh Douglas. The victory was one of the last military successes of the Black Douglas earls before James II moved to destroy them. It halted a period of English raiding and confirmed Douglas prestige on the borders — ironically increasing their power and independence to the point where James II felt compelled to act against them. The Sark was the last major battle the Black Douglases won in service of the Scottish crown.
Heavy English losses; Percy and Neville retinue forces routed
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