Battle of Alnwick (1174)

The Battle of Alnwick (1174) is one of two battles fought near the town of Alnwick, in Northumberland, England. In the battle, which took place on 13 July 1174, William I of Scotland, also known as William the Lion, was captured by a small English force led by Ranulf de Glanvill.

defeated by forces loyal to King Henry II of England. The battle resulted in William's capture and led to the Treaty of Falaise, which significantly curtailed Scottish independence by placing the Scottish monarchy under English overlordship.