BattlefieldsRaid of Redeswire 1575
Tudor

Raid of Redeswire 1575

1575
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Redeswire Fray 1575 · Carter Bar affray 1575
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Carmichael and Ker vs Forster)
Forces
English c.150–300 (Forster) at Redeswire.
VS
Victor
Scotland
Forces
Scottish c.200–400 (Ker/Carmichael)
Outcome
A truce day meeting between English and Scottish wardens degenerates into armed fighting; English warden Sir John Forster captured by Scots
The Battle

History & Significance

The Redeswire Fray was the last significant armed border incident between England and Scotland before the union era and nearly provoked a diplomatic crisis between Elizabeth I and James VI.

Casualties & Losses

Several killed on both sides; English warden captured

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