Battle of Flodden. The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field or occasionally Battle of Branxton (Brainston Moor[4]) was a conflict between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland. The battle was fought in the county of Northumberland in northern England on 9 September 1513, between an invading Scots army under King James IV and an English army commanded by the Earl of Surrey.[5] It was an English victory. In terms of troop numbers, it was the largest battle fought between the two Kingdoms.[6] James IV was killed in the battle, becoming the last monarch from the British Isles to suffer such a death.
Background[edit] Pope Leo X, already a signatory to the anti-French Treaty of Mechlin, sent a letter to James threatening him with ecclesiastical censure for breaking his peace treaties with England on 28 June 1513, and subsequently James was excommunicated by Cardinal Christopher Bainbridge. Invasion[edit] Sketch of Edinburgh in 1544, detail showing the Netherbow Port with St Mary's Wynd running north. Battle of Flodden Field - Renaissance, Reformation and Mary Queen of Scots. On 9 September 1513 the Scots army, under King James IV, faced the English forces of King Henry VIII under the command of Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. The battle was ferocious and bloody - men were felled by artillery, arrows, pikes, bills and swords.
Around 14,000 men died, including James IV, the last British king to die in battle. James IV was married to one of Henry VIII’s sisters - Margaret Tudor - but the Scots king, honouring the Auld Alliance with France, had invaded Northumberland to divert Henry’s troops from their campaign against the French. The Scots were joined by some French troops, and carried some French weapons.
James IV had superior numbers - around 35,000 to 40,000 men to the English force’s 26,000 - but the Scots force lacked experience and discipline. The Bishop of Durham later told Thomas Wolsey, ‘...though the Scots fought sore and valiantly with their swords, yet they could not resist the bills that lighted so thick and sore upon them.’
Www.electricscotland.com/history/wars/28BattleOfFlodden1513.pdf. Flodden 1513 Website Home Page. Remembering Flodden | The Battle of Flodden, 1513. iFlodden. Battle of Flodden. Date - 9th September 1513Combatants - James IV of Scotland .v. King Henry VIII of EnglandSetting - Flodden Moor, Northumberland, EnglandDescription - Flodden was a disastrous and unnecessary confrontation for Scotland. James IV of Scotland was married to the sister of England's King Henry VIII and a treaty of friendship existed between their countries. The auld allience between Scotland and France had been recently renewed also. There had been English attacks made upon Scottishs ships at the time when Henry VIII, on behalf of the papacy, invaded France.
With the whole nation behind him, James amassed twenty thousand men with ease, both Highlanders and Lowlanders. English losses were heavy but the dead Scots numbered between five and ten thousand. The Battle Of Flodden 1513. James IV , King of Scots (1488-1513); died in battle Alexander Stewart, Archbishop of St.
Andrews and Lord Chancellor of Scotland; died in battle Lieu. Gen. Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll; died in battle John Campbell of Auchreoch; died in battle John Carnegie, 5th of Kinnaird; died in battle William Craig, of Craigfintray Castle, Aberdeenshire; died in battle Robert Elwold (Elliott, leader of the Elliott Clan); died in battle Alan Cathcart, Master of that ilk; died in battle George Douglas, Master of Angus; died in battle Sir William Douglas of Glenbervie; died in battle Lord Alexander Elphinstone the Younger; died in battle Lord Alexander Elphinstone, 1st Lord Elphinstone; died in battle William Graham, 1st Earl of Montrose; led part of the Scottish vanguard; died in battle James Henderson (or Henrysone), Laird of the barony of Fordell, Fife; Lord Justice Clerk; killed along with his eldest son, see below.
(Robert?) Adam Hepburn, 2nd Earl of Bothwell George Hepburn Alexander Lauder of Blyth. The Battle of Flodden 1513. Posted By Claire on September 9, 2010 James IV of Scotland On this day in history, the 9th September 1513, while Henry VIII was away, busy campaigning against the French, James IV and his Scottish troops crossed the border and challenged the English force, which was headed by Thomas Howard, the Earl of Surrey, at Flodden in Northumberland. Before leaving for France, Henry VIII had left his wife, Catherine of Aragon in charge of England as governor of the realm and captain general of the forces. She was regent and was to manage the kingdom, with the help of a council, while Henry was fighting France with the help of Imperial forces. Flodden was a victory for Catherine. J J Scarisbrick writes that while Henry VIII could send his wife a handful of French prisoners, Catherine could send him James IV’s bloodstained coat.
Henry VIII, J J ScarisbrickThe Battle of Flodden Field, Wikipedia pageBattle Flodden Part 1 out of 6, littlemisssunnydale’s YouTube Channel. 1513 Battle of Flodden Scottish Clans Tartans Kilts Crests and Gifts. Flodden was a disastrous and unnecessary confrontation for Scotland. James IV of Scotland was married to the sister of England’s King Henry VIII and a treaty of friendship existed between their countries. The auld alliance between Scotland and France had been recently renewed.
There had been English attacks made upon Scottish ships at the time when Henry VIII, on behalf of the papacy, invaded France. James IV declared war immediately, with nothing to gain and ties to both England and France that their war neutralised. With the whole nation behind him, James amassed twenty thousand men with ease, both Highlanders and Lowlanders. His fleet set sail and his army crossed the border into Northumberland with the intention of drawing upon England’s numbers in France.
Norham Castle was among the places captured before confronting the English defenders, led by the Earl of Surrey and his son, west of the River Till, near Branxton, on 9 September. The Scots took the advantageous high ground. Flodden Battlefield and Ecomuseum | Historic sites in Cornhill-on-Tweed. Walk the footsteps of the soldiers who fought on the Flodden Battle field nearly 500 years ago.It is hard to conceive today of the carnage that took place there on the 9th September 1513, when surveying the rolling hills just to the north of Branxton. 14,000 men died in an afternoon, at a rate of slaughter that exceeds that of the Battle of the Somme in the First World War.
A British monarch fell on the battlefield for the last time. It was the last great battle in Northumberland. A generation of men from many areas of the region were all but wiped out. Its importance to the history of the region as well as to the nation simply cannot be underestimated. Fully illustrated boards are now in place to allow the visitor to better visualise the battle as they walk round the site.
The local church, St Paul’s at Branxton is also well worth visiting to seethe records and notes taken form the battle. Encyclopedia: The Battle of Flodden Field (Sept. 9, 1513) "Flodden Field," From Church's, The Chantry Priest of Barnet. NY, Scribner, 1885. THE BATTLE OF FLODDEN FIELD (Sept. 9, 1513), was fought between James IV of Scotland and the English under the Earl of Surrey. The Dictionary of English History. Sidney J. Other Local Resources: Books for further study: The Battle of Flodden Field on the Web:
Flodden Battlefield. Walk the footsteps of the soldiers who fought on the Flodden Battle field almost 500 years ago. Today, in the quiet fields and rolling hills around the small village of Branxton it is difficult to believe that 500 years ago this was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles ever to take place in the British Isles. Soldiers came from all parts of Scotland and England to line up in two great armies facing each other across the shallow valley just to the south of Branxton. It was here that a great artillery duel opened the last medieval battle, where men fought hand to hand and 14,000 died within the space of a few hours - a rate of slaughter that compares with some of the worst days of the Battle of the Somme in the First World War. It was here that a King, James IV of Scotland, became the last monarch to die in battle in the British Isles and the course of history of two nations was changed.
Free and open access to the battlefield site throughout the year. Medieval - The Battle of Battle of Flodden. Battle of Flodden9th September 1513 King Henry VIII of England acceded to the throne in 1509 and from the outset was keen to secure England’s position on the Continental stage. To this end he joined an alliance with Spain and Pope Julius II against France in 1511.
King James IV of Scotland was married to Henry’s sister but also had an alliance with France. When Henry invaded France in 1513 the French King Louis XII called upon James for assistance. James was persuaded to invade England and so divert troops away from the war on the continent. Assisted with French arms, ammunition and some troops, James crossed into England in August with an army of up to 60,000 men. In response to the Scottish invasion, the Earl of Surrey mustered troops from across the northern and midland counties. James moved his army to the steep hill of Flodden Edge. James saw this manoeuvre from his vantage point on Flodden Edge but it was not until the morning of the 9th that he realised Surrey's intent. Branxton: Tourists' most wanted hotspots on Google Maps, analyzing Social Media. Balliolman_Scots Line Flodden_X Made by Balliolman Canon 5D handheld cha-cha.
Best viewed large size. ThIs stereo was taken from the standpoint of the Scottish army at the Battle of Flodden (1513), Northumberland, towards the English army position on the crest of the hill in the background. For giving up the high ground the Scots were defeated and their king killed. To view sit 2-3 feet from your monitor. Slightly cross eyes. The left eye looks at the right image. Balliolman_Scots Line Flodden_A Made by Balliolman Canon 5D handheld cha-cha. Field of Battle Made by HughofBardfield Site of the battle of Flodden (1513) where a Scots army under James IV was destroyed by the English longbow and bill. Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, UK Made by johnthurm Flodden Field, Branxton, Northumberland, UK. Branxton Village Made by ssbok10 Branxton Village with the Church to the left forground Flodden Field Made by theoldsmithy Memorial to the battle of Flodden Field. Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Criticism & Theory > General > Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field.
Marmion: A Tale Of Flodden Field by Walter Scott, Ed. By Thomas Bayne Download Book(Respecting the intellectual property of others is utmost important to us, we make every effort to make sure we only link to legitimate sites, such as those sites owned by authors and publishers. If you have any questions about these links, please contact us.) About Book Book Description And now the midnight draught of sleep, Where wine and spices richly steep, In massive bowl of silver deep, The page presents on knee. About the Author Scottish novelist and poet SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771-1832), a literary hero of his native land, turned to writing only when his law practice and printing business foundered.
Related Free eBooks. The Battle of Flodden | The Freelance History Writer. Memorial at Flodden Field It’s the year 1513 and King James IV of Scotland is in a real bind. Back in 1290, Edward I of England claimed feudal lordship over Scotland. In order to ward off a takeover by England, John Balliol, King of Scots and the Scottish nobles had negotiated the “Auld Alliance” with Philip IV of France in 1295. The terms of the agreement specified if Scotland or France was attacked by England, the other country would assault England. In 1502, after numerous skirmishes between Scotland and England, King Henry VII had negotiated the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with James which culminated in James’ marriage to Henry VII’s daughter Margaret Tudor.
King James IV of Scotland Henry made no secret of his ambition to regain the Angevin Empire. In the history of fighting between Scotland and England, the Scots had won few battles. Technology in field artillery had also seen changes. A painting showing the English bill, the weapon used by the English at the Battle of Flodden. Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field by Walter Scott - Full Text Free Book (Part 1/4) Part 1 out of 4 MARMION: A TALE OF FLODDEN FIELD edited by Henry Morley The "Lay of the Last Minstrel," Scott's first romantic tale, was published in January, 1805, and won for its author his first great success. The writing of "Marmion" was begun in November, 1806. Constable offered as publisher to pay at once a thousand guineas for the copyright, when he heard that the new poem was begun, though he had not yet seen a line of it. Miller and Murray joined, each taking a fourth part of the venture, and John Murray said, "We both view it as honourable, profitable, and glorious to be concerned in the publication of a new poem by Walter Scott.
" "They close, in clouds of smoke and dust, With sword-sway and with lance's thrust; And such a yell was there, Of sudden and portentous birth, As if men fought in upper earth, And fiends in upper air. " Ashestiel, Ettrick Forest. Yes, prattlers, yes. Deep graved in every British heart, Oh never let those names depart! Rest, ardent spirits! Flowers Of The Forest - Sangstories - Stories of Scottish Songs. By Jane Elliot, (1727 – 1805) I’ve heard them liltin at the yowe-milkinLassies a-liltin before dawn o dayBut noo there’s a moanin on ilka green loanin The Flooers o the Forest are a’ wede away At buchts in the morning, nae blithe lads are scornin Lasses are lanely, dowie and waeNae daffin, nae gabbin, but sighin and sabbin Ilk ane lifts her leglin an hies her away At e’en in the gloamin, nae swankies are roamin ‘Bout stacks wi the lasses at bogle to play But ilk ane sits drearie, lamentin her dearieThe Flooers o the Forest are a’ wede away In hairst at the shearin, nae youths noo are jeerin Bandsters are rankled, an lyart, an grey At fair or at preachin, nae wooin nae fleechinThe Flooers o the Forest are a’ wede away Dool for the order sent oor lads tae the borderThe English, for ance, by guile won the dayThe Flooers o the Forest that foucht aye the foremostThe prime o oor land lies cauld in the clay Eileen Penman brought this lament for the Battle of Flodden to Sangschule.
Flowers O' The Forest played by the Scots Guards. James Iv in Council before the Battle of Flodden, 1513 Giclee Print by John Faed. Funding given to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. Funding given to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. English Border Towns - Blackadder, Norham, Flodden, Coldstream, Wark, And The Eden. Edinburgh after Flodden. William E. Aytoun (1813-1865). September 9. James and Mary Ford, eds. 1902. Every Day in the Year: A Poetical Epitome of the World's History.
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