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Roxburgh Castle Siege

1460
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Also known as: Death of James II · Siege of Roxburgh 1460
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
c. 800–1,200 English garrison (siege artillery)
VS
Victor
Scots
Forces
c. 2,000–3,500 Scots
Outcome
Castle taken; James II killed by exploding cannon during the siege
The Battle

History & Significance

James II of Scotland was killed when one of his own cannon burst during the siege, making this the most notable royal death by artillery in British history.

Casualties & Losses

James II of Scotland killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roxburgh Castle Siege

Pinnaclehill Farm,burial mound & cists 90m NW of
Scheduled monument · Bronze Age · ~0.9 miles
Kelso Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Old Roxburgh,deserted town between River Teviot & River Tweed
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Roxburgh Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Wallace's Tower
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
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