What is recorded here
The Battle of Homildon Hill was fought in 1402 between English forces led by the Earl of Northumberland and Scottish troops under Archibald, 4th Earl of Douglas. The English won a decisive victory, capturing Douglas and halting a Scottish invasion; it marked a turning point in the border conflicts between England and Scotland.
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- Date
- 1402-09-23
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Photo: Walter Paget · Public domain