A contemporary French source, the Gazette of the Battle of Flodden, said that about 10,000 Scots were killed,[3] a claim made by Henry VIII on 16 September while he was still uncertain of the death of James IV. Howard claims his presence in "proper person" at the front is his trial by combat for Barton's death. King James IV of Scotland then promptly declared war on his old enemy and headed south in an attempt to divert Henry’s attention away from France. [54] From York, a city that James had promised to capture before Michaelmas,[55] the body was brought to Sheen Priory near London.
Henry angrily replied that James had no right to summon him, and ought to be England's ally, as he was married to his sister Margaret, declaring; Henry also replied by letter on 12 August that James was mistaken and resistance to any of his attempts on England would be in place. This committee was intended to rule in the name of Margaret Tudor and her son James V of Scotland.
In the Responde Books the earlier Sasines (property documents) are silent as to the campaign. [29] According to English report, the groups commanded by the Earls of Huntly and Crawford and Erroll, totalling 6000 men, engaged Lord Howard and were repulsed and mostly slain. Sir William Keith of Inverugie and Ackergill, with 2 elder sons of his Chief, the Earl of Marischal Keith. There were several memorable victories won by their ancestors, and many at Flodden would have taken part in previous campaigns with James IV, including the major expeditions into England in 1496 and 1497 that undoubtedly made the English realise that James IV had to be taken seriously as a threat to their kingdom.
p. 581, Thomas Schaw, Chief Cook (taken prisoner), p. 53, Patrick Scott, farmer in Stratherne, p. 489, Sir William Scott of Balwery, Fife (taken prisoner: identified the body of James IV at Berwick-upon-Tweed), (Sub vexillo regis) p. 80, Sir William Seton 3rd son of 2nd Earl of Huntly and grandson of, William Simpson of Logie, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Andrew Simson of Grange of Bothkennar, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Henry Sinclair, Lord Orkney (Qui obiit sub vexillo domini regis) p. 32. According to Pitscottie, a former Provost of Edinburgh, Richard Lawson, who lived nearby threw a coin at the Cross to appeal from this summons and survived the battle. He complained that James had sent his Islay Herald agreeing that they would join in battle on Friday between 12.00 and 3.00 pm, and asked that James would face him on the plain at Milfield as appointed. The Scottish Lyon King of Arms brought James IV's letter of 26 July [8] to him. Vol.I. These were feudal tenants who held their lands from the King, and would pay their dues directly to the exchequer.
[17] By 29 August Norham Castle was taken and partly demolished. The success of the Cheshire yeomanry, under the command of Richard Cholmeley, led to his later appointment as Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Coordinates: 55°37′37″N 2°10′31″W / 55.62693°N 2.1753°W / 55.62693; -2.1753, Names of Scottish casualties from property records. David Lindsay of the Mount and John Inglis could find no trace of him. [72] George Buchanan wrote in his History of Scotland (published in 1582) that, according to the lists that were compiled throughout the counties of Scotland, there were about 5,000 killed. Thomas Hawley, the Rouge Croix pursuivant, was first with news of the victory. Militarily the battle is very important, and has been described as the last great medieval battle that took place in the British Isles. and Fullerton, Forfarshire, pp. .....Mure of Torrous Mure, (Torhous Mure), Sir William Murray of Castleton. Moreover, in Thomas Wolsey, who organized his first campaign in France, Henry discovered his first outstanding minister. Albany, who lived in France, came to Scotland on 26 May 1515. p. 546, John Cornwall of Bonhard; later Scottish legends claimed his body was mistaken for that of James IV. Robert Erskine. son of 2nd Lord Cathcart, died with bros John & Robert.
This was the last time the longbow played a decisive role in battle, and the first time artillery proved crucial in Britain. On the 500th anniversary of the battle a minute's silence for the town's dead was observed at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. Surrey covered his move with a longrange artillery bombardment and archery volleys from the English longbowmen. William Knight sent the news from Lille to Rome on 20 September, claiming 12,000 Scots had died with less than 500 English casualties. p. 134, Alexander Bannachtyne of Lowpas, Bute, p. 596 (Letaliter vulneratus et inde obiit: fatally wounded and died from it), Robert Blackader. p. 178, Niall Campbell of Melfort; died in battle. Sub vexillo regis) p. 491, Sir John Stuart (or Stewart) 2nd son of the Earl of Buchan, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Edinburgh, p. 574. The answer to that will never be known, but a possible interpretation is that James did not expect to fight. No doubt, with French advisers present, he wanted to fully demonstrate his commitment to Louis XII, but did he really intend to be drawn into battle? The Scottish pikes were described by the author of the Trewe Encounter as "keen and sharp spears 5 yards long. The battle was mentioned because of the declaration James IV had made at Twiselhaugh respecting the heritage of the heirs of potential casualties, which waived feudal fees. S.R.O.
Indeed, the Scottish Governor, the duke of Albany, was determined to continue James IV’s strategy of reducing English border fortresses with a view to the isolation and eventual reacquisition of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. They had a fleet of warships at sea which, after it rendezvoused with the French, threatened Henry VIII’s safety in returning from France to his own kingdom. p. 278, William Wood of Raik, Aberdeenshire, p. 576.
They stood and fought until the gathering darkness allowed both sides to disengage in relative safety. James sent Angus home, and according to Holinshed, the Earl burst into tears and left leaving his two sons, the Master of Angus and Glenbervie, with most of the Douglas kindred to fight. It would seem not unreasonable to this writer to suppose that both sides were probably fairly evenly matched at about 20,000 men each, and that the English would have lost 1,500 men to the Scots’ 5,000.
James IV honors the Auld Alliance with France and invades Northumberland. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Earl of Cassilis, 3rd Lord Kennedy and 1st Earl, Earl of Marr. James IV wanted to fight and considered moving to assault Berwick-upon-Tweed, but the Earl of Angus spoke against this and said that Scotland had done enough for France. [57] Much of the armour of the Scottish casualties was sold on the field, and 350 suits of armour were taken to Nottingham Castle.
The treasurer’s accounts for his reign document an efficient build up and deployment of military and naval resources.
A contemporary French source, the Gazette of the Battle of Flodden, said that about 10,000 Scots were killed,[3] a claim made by Henry VIII on 16 September while he was still uncertain of the death of James IV. Howard claims his presence in "proper person" at the front is his trial by combat for Barton's death. King James IV of Scotland then promptly declared war on his old enemy and headed south in an attempt to divert Henry’s attention away from France. [54] From York, a city that James had promised to capture before Michaelmas,[55] the body was brought to Sheen Priory near London.
Henry angrily replied that James had no right to summon him, and ought to be England's ally, as he was married to his sister Margaret, declaring; Henry also replied by letter on 12 August that James was mistaken and resistance to any of his attempts on England would be in place. This committee was intended to rule in the name of Margaret Tudor and her son James V of Scotland.
In the Responde Books the earlier Sasines (property documents) are silent as to the campaign. [29] According to English report, the groups commanded by the Earls of Huntly and Crawford and Erroll, totalling 6000 men, engaged Lord Howard and were repulsed and mostly slain. Sir William Keith of Inverugie and Ackergill, with 2 elder sons of his Chief, the Earl of Marischal Keith. There were several memorable victories won by their ancestors, and many at Flodden would have taken part in previous campaigns with James IV, including the major expeditions into England in 1496 and 1497 that undoubtedly made the English realise that James IV had to be taken seriously as a threat to their kingdom.
p. 581, Thomas Schaw, Chief Cook (taken prisoner), p. 53, Patrick Scott, farmer in Stratherne, p. 489, Sir William Scott of Balwery, Fife (taken prisoner: identified the body of James IV at Berwick-upon-Tweed), (Sub vexillo regis) p. 80, Sir William Seton 3rd son of 2nd Earl of Huntly and grandson of, William Simpson of Logie, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Andrew Simson of Grange of Bothkennar, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Henry Sinclair, Lord Orkney (Qui obiit sub vexillo domini regis) p. 32. According to Pitscottie, a former Provost of Edinburgh, Richard Lawson, who lived nearby threw a coin at the Cross to appeal from this summons and survived the battle. He complained that James had sent his Islay Herald agreeing that they would join in battle on Friday between 12.00 and 3.00 pm, and asked that James would face him on the plain at Milfield as appointed. The Scottish Lyon King of Arms brought James IV's letter of 26 July [8] to him. Vol.I. These were feudal tenants who held their lands from the King, and would pay their dues directly to the exchequer.
[17] By 29 August Norham Castle was taken and partly demolished. The success of the Cheshire yeomanry, under the command of Richard Cholmeley, led to his later appointment as Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Coordinates: 55°37′37″N 2°10′31″W / 55.62693°N 2.1753°W / 55.62693; -2.1753, Names of Scottish casualties from property records. David Lindsay of the Mount and John Inglis could find no trace of him. [72] George Buchanan wrote in his History of Scotland (published in 1582) that, according to the lists that were compiled throughout the counties of Scotland, there were about 5,000 killed. Thomas Hawley, the Rouge Croix pursuivant, was first with news of the victory. Militarily the battle is very important, and has been described as the last great medieval battle that took place in the British Isles. and Fullerton, Forfarshire, pp. .....Mure of Torrous Mure, (Torhous Mure), Sir William Murray of Castleton. Moreover, in Thomas Wolsey, who organized his first campaign in France, Henry discovered his first outstanding minister. Albany, who lived in France, came to Scotland on 26 May 1515. p. 546, John Cornwall of Bonhard; later Scottish legends claimed his body was mistaken for that of James IV. Robert Erskine. son of 2nd Lord Cathcart, died with bros John & Robert.
This was the last time the longbow played a decisive role in battle, and the first time artillery proved crucial in Britain. On the 500th anniversary of the battle a minute's silence for the town's dead was observed at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. Surrey covered his move with a longrange artillery bombardment and archery volleys from the English longbowmen. William Knight sent the news from Lille to Rome on 20 September, claiming 12,000 Scots had died with less than 500 English casualties. p. 134, Alexander Bannachtyne of Lowpas, Bute, p. 596 (Letaliter vulneratus et inde obiit: fatally wounded and died from it), Robert Blackader. p. 178, Niall Campbell of Melfort; died in battle. Sub vexillo regis) p. 491, Sir John Stuart (or Stewart) 2nd son of the Earl of Buchan, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Edinburgh, p. 574. The answer to that will never be known, but a possible interpretation is that James did not expect to fight. No doubt, with French advisers present, he wanted to fully demonstrate his commitment to Louis XII, but did he really intend to be drawn into battle? The Scottish pikes were described by the author of the Trewe Encounter as "keen and sharp spears 5 yards long. The battle was mentioned because of the declaration James IV had made at Twiselhaugh respecting the heritage of the heirs of potential casualties, which waived feudal fees. S.R.O.
Indeed, the Scottish Governor, the duke of Albany, was determined to continue James IV’s strategy of reducing English border fortresses with a view to the isolation and eventual reacquisition of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. They had a fleet of warships at sea which, after it rendezvoused with the French, threatened Henry VIII’s safety in returning from France to his own kingdom. p. 278, William Wood of Raik, Aberdeenshire, p. 576.
They stood and fought until the gathering darkness allowed both sides to disengage in relative safety. James sent Angus home, and according to Holinshed, the Earl burst into tears and left leaving his two sons, the Master of Angus and Glenbervie, with most of the Douglas kindred to fight. It would seem not unreasonable to this writer to suppose that both sides were probably fairly evenly matched at about 20,000 men each, and that the English would have lost 1,500 men to the Scots’ 5,000.
James IV honors the Auld Alliance with France and invades Northumberland. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Earl of Cassilis, 3rd Lord Kennedy and 1st Earl, Earl of Marr. James IV wanted to fight and considered moving to assault Berwick-upon-Tweed, but the Earl of Angus spoke against this and said that Scotland had done enough for France. [57] Much of the armour of the Scottish casualties was sold on the field, and 350 suits of armour were taken to Nottingham Castle.
The treasurer’s accounts for his reign document an efficient build up and deployment of military and naval resources.
A contemporary French source, the Gazette of the Battle of Flodden, said that about 10,000 Scots were killed,[3] a claim made by Henry VIII on 16 September while he was still uncertain of the death of James IV. Howard claims his presence in "proper person" at the front is his trial by combat for Barton's death. King James IV of Scotland then promptly declared war on his old enemy and headed south in an attempt to divert Henry’s attention away from France. [54] From York, a city that James had promised to capture before Michaelmas,[55] the body was brought to Sheen Priory near London.
Henry angrily replied that James had no right to summon him, and ought to be England's ally, as he was married to his sister Margaret, declaring; Henry also replied by letter on 12 August that James was mistaken and resistance to any of his attempts on England would be in place. This committee was intended to rule in the name of Margaret Tudor and her son James V of Scotland.
In the Responde Books the earlier Sasines (property documents) are silent as to the campaign. [29] According to English report, the groups commanded by the Earls of Huntly and Crawford and Erroll, totalling 6000 men, engaged Lord Howard and were repulsed and mostly slain. Sir William Keith of Inverugie and Ackergill, with 2 elder sons of his Chief, the Earl of Marischal Keith. There were several memorable victories won by their ancestors, and many at Flodden would have taken part in previous campaigns with James IV, including the major expeditions into England in 1496 and 1497 that undoubtedly made the English realise that James IV had to be taken seriously as a threat to their kingdom.
p. 581, Thomas Schaw, Chief Cook (taken prisoner), p. 53, Patrick Scott, farmer in Stratherne, p. 489, Sir William Scott of Balwery, Fife (taken prisoner: identified the body of James IV at Berwick-upon-Tweed), (Sub vexillo regis) p. 80, Sir William Seton 3rd son of 2nd Earl of Huntly and grandson of, William Simpson of Logie, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Andrew Simson of Grange of Bothkennar, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Henry Sinclair, Lord Orkney (Qui obiit sub vexillo domini regis) p. 32. According to Pitscottie, a former Provost of Edinburgh, Richard Lawson, who lived nearby threw a coin at the Cross to appeal from this summons and survived the battle. He complained that James had sent his Islay Herald agreeing that they would join in battle on Friday between 12.00 and 3.00 pm, and asked that James would face him on the plain at Milfield as appointed. The Scottish Lyon King of Arms brought James IV's letter of 26 July [8] to him. Vol.I. These were feudal tenants who held their lands from the King, and would pay their dues directly to the exchequer.
[17] By 29 August Norham Castle was taken and partly demolished. The success of the Cheshire yeomanry, under the command of Richard Cholmeley, led to his later appointment as Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Coordinates: 55°37′37″N 2°10′31″W / 55.62693°N 2.1753°W / 55.62693; -2.1753, Names of Scottish casualties from property records. David Lindsay of the Mount and John Inglis could find no trace of him. [72] George Buchanan wrote in his History of Scotland (published in 1582) that, according to the lists that were compiled throughout the counties of Scotland, there were about 5,000 killed. Thomas Hawley, the Rouge Croix pursuivant, was first with news of the victory. Militarily the battle is very important, and has been described as the last great medieval battle that took place in the British Isles. and Fullerton, Forfarshire, pp. .....Mure of Torrous Mure, (Torhous Mure), Sir William Murray of Castleton. Moreover, in Thomas Wolsey, who organized his first campaign in France, Henry discovered his first outstanding minister. Albany, who lived in France, came to Scotland on 26 May 1515. p. 546, John Cornwall of Bonhard; later Scottish legends claimed his body was mistaken for that of James IV. Robert Erskine. son of 2nd Lord Cathcart, died with bros John & Robert.
This was the last time the longbow played a decisive role in battle, and the first time artillery proved crucial in Britain. On the 500th anniversary of the battle a minute's silence for the town's dead was observed at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. Surrey covered his move with a longrange artillery bombardment and archery volleys from the English longbowmen. William Knight sent the news from Lille to Rome on 20 September, claiming 12,000 Scots had died with less than 500 English casualties. p. 134, Alexander Bannachtyne of Lowpas, Bute, p. 596 (Letaliter vulneratus et inde obiit: fatally wounded and died from it), Robert Blackader. p. 178, Niall Campbell of Melfort; died in battle. Sub vexillo regis) p. 491, Sir John Stuart (or Stewart) 2nd son of the Earl of Buchan, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Edinburgh, p. 574. The answer to that will never be known, but a possible interpretation is that James did not expect to fight. No doubt, with French advisers present, he wanted to fully demonstrate his commitment to Louis XII, but did he really intend to be drawn into battle? The Scottish pikes were described by the author of the Trewe Encounter as "keen and sharp spears 5 yards long. The battle was mentioned because of the declaration James IV had made at Twiselhaugh respecting the heritage of the heirs of potential casualties, which waived feudal fees. S.R.O.
Indeed, the Scottish Governor, the duke of Albany, was determined to continue James IV’s strategy of reducing English border fortresses with a view to the isolation and eventual reacquisition of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. They had a fleet of warships at sea which, after it rendezvoused with the French, threatened Henry VIII’s safety in returning from France to his own kingdom. p. 278, William Wood of Raik, Aberdeenshire, p. 576.
They stood and fought until the gathering darkness allowed both sides to disengage in relative safety. James sent Angus home, and according to Holinshed, the Earl burst into tears and left leaving his two sons, the Master of Angus and Glenbervie, with most of the Douglas kindred to fight. It would seem not unreasonable to this writer to suppose that both sides were probably fairly evenly matched at about 20,000 men each, and that the English would have lost 1,500 men to the Scots’ 5,000.
James IV honors the Auld Alliance with France and invades Northumberland. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Earl of Cassilis, 3rd Lord Kennedy and 1st Earl, Earl of Marr. James IV wanted to fight and considered moving to assault Berwick-upon-Tweed, but the Earl of Angus spoke against this and said that Scotland had done enough for France. [57] Much of the armour of the Scottish casualties was sold on the field, and 350 suits of armour were taken to Nottingham Castle.
The treasurer’s accounts for his reign document an efficient build up and deployment of military and naval resources.
AN EXPERIENCED SCOTS ARMY. The Herald declared that Henry should abandon his efforts against the town and go home. [1] There were various conflicting accounts of the Scottish loss. The Bishop of Durham thought them the finest ever seen. A register of royal charters was kept and published as the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland. A list of horses taken at the field runs to 24 pages. Andrew Aytoun or Ayton of Dunmure, Captain of Stirling Castle, John Balfour of Denmill (Dene Myln), Fife. [58], Thomas Hawley, the Rouge Croix pursuivant, was first with news of the victory. Lord Lindsay advised the King withdraw, comparing their situation to an honest merchant playing dice with a trickster, and wagering a gold rose-noble against a bent halfpenny. p. 396, Herbert Lindsay, Barskeauch, Galloway, pp.
Author: Stephen McKay. Brian Tuke mentioned in his letter to Cardinal Bainbridge that the coat was lacerated and chequered with blood. At 11 o'clock, Thomas, Lord Howard's vanguard and artillery crossed the Twizel Bridge.
p. 276. As a reward for his victory, Thomas Howard was subsequently restored to the title of "Duke of Norfolk", lost by his father's support for Richard III. [143] A number were funded by an £887,300 Heritage Lottery Fund grant[144] including the expansion of the Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum and archaeology, documentary research and education projects, exhibitions and a solemn commemoration. [34], Soon after the battle, the council of Scotland decided to send for help from Christian II of Denmark. Western side of the battlefield, looking south-south-east from the monument erected in 1910.
A contemporary French source, the Gazette of the Battle of Flodden, said that about 10,000 Scots were killed,[3] a claim made by Henry VIII on 16 September while he was still uncertain of the death of James IV. Howard claims his presence in "proper person" at the front is his trial by combat for Barton's death. King James IV of Scotland then promptly declared war on his old enemy and headed south in an attempt to divert Henry’s attention away from France. [54] From York, a city that James had promised to capture before Michaelmas,[55] the body was brought to Sheen Priory near London.
Henry angrily replied that James had no right to summon him, and ought to be England's ally, as he was married to his sister Margaret, declaring; Henry also replied by letter on 12 August that James was mistaken and resistance to any of his attempts on England would be in place. This committee was intended to rule in the name of Margaret Tudor and her son James V of Scotland.
In the Responde Books the earlier Sasines (property documents) are silent as to the campaign. [29] According to English report, the groups commanded by the Earls of Huntly and Crawford and Erroll, totalling 6000 men, engaged Lord Howard and were repulsed and mostly slain. Sir William Keith of Inverugie and Ackergill, with 2 elder sons of his Chief, the Earl of Marischal Keith. There were several memorable victories won by their ancestors, and many at Flodden would have taken part in previous campaigns with James IV, including the major expeditions into England in 1496 and 1497 that undoubtedly made the English realise that James IV had to be taken seriously as a threat to their kingdom.
p. 581, Thomas Schaw, Chief Cook (taken prisoner), p. 53, Patrick Scott, farmer in Stratherne, p. 489, Sir William Scott of Balwery, Fife (taken prisoner: identified the body of James IV at Berwick-upon-Tweed), (Sub vexillo regis) p. 80, Sir William Seton 3rd son of 2nd Earl of Huntly and grandson of, William Simpson of Logie, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Andrew Simson of Grange of Bothkennar, Stirlingshire, p. 477, Henry Sinclair, Lord Orkney (Qui obiit sub vexillo domini regis) p. 32. According to Pitscottie, a former Provost of Edinburgh, Richard Lawson, who lived nearby threw a coin at the Cross to appeal from this summons and survived the battle. He complained that James had sent his Islay Herald agreeing that they would join in battle on Friday between 12.00 and 3.00 pm, and asked that James would face him on the plain at Milfield as appointed. The Scottish Lyon King of Arms brought James IV's letter of 26 July [8] to him. Vol.I. These were feudal tenants who held their lands from the King, and would pay their dues directly to the exchequer.
[17] By 29 August Norham Castle was taken and partly demolished. The success of the Cheshire yeomanry, under the command of Richard Cholmeley, led to his later appointment as Lieutenant of the Tower of London. Coordinates: 55°37′37″N 2°10′31″W / 55.62693°N 2.1753°W / 55.62693; -2.1753, Names of Scottish casualties from property records. David Lindsay of the Mount and John Inglis could find no trace of him. [72] George Buchanan wrote in his History of Scotland (published in 1582) that, according to the lists that were compiled throughout the counties of Scotland, there were about 5,000 killed. Thomas Hawley, the Rouge Croix pursuivant, was first with news of the victory. Militarily the battle is very important, and has been described as the last great medieval battle that took place in the British Isles. and Fullerton, Forfarshire, pp. .....Mure of Torrous Mure, (Torhous Mure), Sir William Murray of Castleton. Moreover, in Thomas Wolsey, who organized his first campaign in France, Henry discovered his first outstanding minister. Albany, who lived in France, came to Scotland on 26 May 1515. p. 546, John Cornwall of Bonhard; later Scottish legends claimed his body was mistaken for that of James IV. Robert Erskine. son of 2nd Lord Cathcart, died with bros John & Robert.
This was the last time the longbow played a decisive role in battle, and the first time artillery proved crucial in Britain. On the 500th anniversary of the battle a minute's silence for the town's dead was observed at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. Surrey covered his move with a longrange artillery bombardment and archery volleys from the English longbowmen. William Knight sent the news from Lille to Rome on 20 September, claiming 12,000 Scots had died with less than 500 English casualties. p. 134, Alexander Bannachtyne of Lowpas, Bute, p. 596 (Letaliter vulneratus et inde obiit: fatally wounded and died from it), Robert Blackader. p. 178, Niall Campbell of Melfort; died in battle. Sub vexillo regis) p. 491, Sir John Stuart (or Stewart) 2nd son of the Earl of Buchan, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Edinburgh, p. 574. The answer to that will never be known, but a possible interpretation is that James did not expect to fight. No doubt, with French advisers present, he wanted to fully demonstrate his commitment to Louis XII, but did he really intend to be drawn into battle? The Scottish pikes were described by the author of the Trewe Encounter as "keen and sharp spears 5 yards long. The battle was mentioned because of the declaration James IV had made at Twiselhaugh respecting the heritage of the heirs of potential casualties, which waived feudal fees. S.R.O.
Indeed, the Scottish Governor, the duke of Albany, was determined to continue James IV’s strategy of reducing English border fortresses with a view to the isolation and eventual reacquisition of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. They had a fleet of warships at sea which, after it rendezvoused with the French, threatened Henry VIII’s safety in returning from France to his own kingdom. p. 278, William Wood of Raik, Aberdeenshire, p. 576.
They stood and fought until the gathering darkness allowed both sides to disengage in relative safety. James sent Angus home, and according to Holinshed, the Earl burst into tears and left leaving his two sons, the Master of Angus and Glenbervie, with most of the Douglas kindred to fight. It would seem not unreasonable to this writer to suppose that both sides were probably fairly evenly matched at about 20,000 men each, and that the English would have lost 1,500 men to the Scots’ 5,000.
James IV honors the Auld Alliance with France and invades Northumberland. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Earl of Cassilis, 3rd Lord Kennedy and 1st Earl, Earl of Marr. James IV wanted to fight and considered moving to assault Berwick-upon-Tweed, but the Earl of Angus spoke against this and said that Scotland had done enough for France. [57] Much of the armour of the Scottish casualties was sold on the field, and 350 suits of armour were taken to Nottingham Castle.
The treasurer’s accounts for his reign document an efficient build up and deployment of military and naval resources.