BattlefieldsRaid on Penrith 1345
Medieval

Raid on Penrith 1345

1345
Cumberland, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Penrith
Forces
Penrith garrison and townspeople c. 100–250.
VS
Victor
Scotland
Forces
Scottish raiders c. 300–600
Outcome
Scottish raiders burned Penrith and took substantial plunder
The Battle

History & Significance

Scottish raids on Cumbria continued throughout the 14th century; Penrith was a frequent target as the main market town of the eastern Cumbrian plain.

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