BattlefieldsWarbeck Raids into Northumberland 1496
Tudor

Warbeck Raids into Northumberland 1496

1496
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Warbeck and James IV raid Northumberland 1496
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish-Warbeck raiding force
Forces
Scottish-Warbeck raiders c.1,000–3,000; raids failed to spark uprising.
VS
Victor
Northumberland defenders
Forces
Northumberland defenders c.500–2,000
Outcome
James IV and Warbeck cross the border but find no English Yorkist support and retreat after limited plundering
The Battle

History & Significance

The failure to generate any English rising during the Northumberland raids destroyed the credibility of Scottish sponsorship and forced Warbeck to seek another base of operations.

Casualties & Losses

Slight; primarily livestock and property losses

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