BattlefieldsRaid on Berwick 1316
Medieval

Raid on Berwick 1316

1316
Berwickshire, Scotland
Also known as: Douglas raid on Berwick 1316
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Berwickshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
VS
Victor
Scotland (Douglas)
Outcome
Douglas raided into Berwick; suburbs burned; castle held
The Battle

History & Significance

James Douglas — the "Black Douglas" and Bruce's greatest commander — conducted regular raids on Berwick and the surrounding area between Bannockburn and the town's eventual Scottish capture in 1318. These raids maintained psychological pressure on the English garrison and the civilian population of the border town.

Forces Involved

Scottish raiders (Douglas): c. 300–800. English garrison: c. 150–400.

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