BattlefieldsDurham Muster After Flodden 1513
Tudor

Durham Muster After Flodden 1513

1513
Durham, England
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish invasion threat
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Durham levies c.3,000
Outcome
Precautionary muster; no engagement; forces disbanded after Scottish retreat confirmed.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Prince-Bishop of Durham mobilised county forces in the weeks after Flodden in case a second Scottish army entered northern England. The muster served also to collect the wounded and bury the Flodden dead brought south along Dere Street.

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