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Scottish Invasion of Northumberland

When
August 1640
Where
Northumberland
Part of
Second Bishops' War and the Short Parliament

A Scottish Covenanter army invades and occupies parts of northern England in August 1640.

In August 1640, the Scottish Covenanter army invaded England. They proceeded to occupy Northumberland, County Durham, and Newcastle upon Tyne following their military successes in the region.

Sources

  1. Short Parliament Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29
  2. Treaty of Ripon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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