BattlefieldsTreaty of Edinburgh-Northampton context — Weardale Campaign 1327
Medieval

Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton context — Weardale Campaign 1327

1327
County Durham, England
Also known as: Weardale campaign 1327 · Scots evade Edward III in Weardale 1327
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
County Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Edward III — humiliated)
Forces
Edward III with large English army
VS
Victor
Scotland (Douglas / Moray)
Forces
Douglas and Moray with Scottish raiding force c.20,000
Outcome
Douglas and Moray led a Scottish raiding force deep into County Durham; the young Edward III and his army chased them fruitlessly through Weardale; the Scots escaped without a major engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

The Weardale campaign of 1327 was one of the most humiliating episodes of Edward IIIs long reign — though he was only fifteen at the time. A Scottish raiding army appeared in County Durham, ravaged the countryside, and was then pursued by the English royal army through Weardale for weeks. The Scots refused to be caught in open battle, manoeuvred at night, and slipped away north. Douglas reportedly led a night raid into the English camp that nearly captured the king. The campaign convinced the English government — controlled by Mortimer and Isabella — to negotiate peace. The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton followed in 1328.

Casualties & Losses

English army exhausted and humiliated; minimal casualties

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