What the records say
- When
- 1316
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 55.69° N, 2.25° W
- Description
- 1316 skirmish of the First War of Scottish Independence
Battle of Skaithmuir
Skirmish of the First War of Scottish Independence
The Battle of Skaithmuir was a skirmish of the First War of Scottish Independence. It took place near Coldstream, on the Anglo-Scottish border, in February 1316. The skirmish was fought between the Scottish captain Sir James Douglas, and an English raiding party from Berwick upon Tweed.
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