The systematic extortion of County Durham by Scottish raiding parties between 1315 and 1318 raised enormous sums for Scotland's war chest. Durham Priory's accounts survive showing payments made to Scottish commanders. The Bishop of Durham had no effective military force to resist
Scottish raiders: c. 1,500–4,000. English militia: c. 500–1,500.
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