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Anglo–Scottish Wars

1296 CE – 1560 CE · 264 years

Centuries of border warfare between England and Scotland, from Edward I's invasions through the Wars of Independence to ongoing border raids. The 'Auld Alliance' with France made Scotland a persistent strategic threat to England's northern flank.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Kingdom of England
  • Kingdom of Scotland

Key moments

Defining events in the Anglo–Scottish Wars.

  1. 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge
  2. 1314 Battle of Bannockburn
  3. 1513 Battle of Flodden
  4. 1547 Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

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Events the timeline places between 1296 CE and 1560 CE.

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