BattlefieldsTyne Valley Reiver Skirmish at Simonburn 1558
Tudor

Tyne Valley Reiver Skirmish at Simonburn 1558

1558
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Simonburn reiver fight 1558 · North Tyne skirmish Simonburn 1558
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
Forces
English reivers c.100–250.
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Forces
English reivers c.100–250
Outcome
Inter-family reiver clash near Simonburn tower in the North Tyne valley; several men killed in a dispute over stolen livestock
The Battle

History & Significance

Intra-English reiver feuding at Simonburn demonstrated that the instability of the border zone was not purely the result of Scottish raiding but also endemic local lawlessness.

Casualties & Losses

Four to six men killed

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