BattlefieldsSkirmish at Twizel Bridge 1513
Tudor

Skirmish at Twizel Bridge 1513

1513
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Twizel crossing 1513
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish
Forces
Scots c.500-1500
VS
Victor
England
Forces
Surrey c.10000-15000
Outcome
Surrey's army crossed the Tweed at Twizel Bridge flanking the Scottish position; key manoeuvre before Flodden
The Battle

History & Significance

Surrey's crossing at Twizel Bridge was the decisive strategic move before Flodden. By crossing north of the Scots and then turning south, he cut off their retreat route and forced James IV to abandon his strong hilltop position on Flodden Edge to meet the threat

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