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Medieval

Battle of Alnwick

1093
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Alnwick 1093 · Death of Malcolm III
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Malcolm III of Scotland
Forces
Malcolm III's force: c.1,500–2,500.
VS
Victor
English forces
Forces
English garrison: c.300–500
Outcome
Malcolm III of Scotland and his son Edward killed in ambush
The Battle

History & Significance

The killing of Malcolm III of Scotland at Alnwick ended repeated Scottish raids into northern England and triggered a succession crisis in Scotland that gave the Normans leverage over their northern neighbour.

Casualties & Losses

Malcolm III and Prince Edward killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Alnwick

Bondgate Tower
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Mary's Chantry House
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Lion Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
St Leonard's Hospital, Alnwick
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Alnwick Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
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