Battle of Neville’s Cross
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
- Geographical Location: England, United Kingdom
- Date: October 17, 1346
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Hundred Years’ War. Result: Successful British defeat of the Scots.
The Scots, led by King David II, invaded England in 1346. In October, the Scots advanced on Durham, partly with the aim of helping the French by diverting English king Edward III from the Siege of Calais. They met the English, led by Edward’s wife, Queen Phillipa of Hainaut, at Neville’s Cross, just outside of Durham, on October 17. Several chroniclers described the battle, although many of the details have been disputed. When the Scots...
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