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Recapture of Berwick-upon-Tweed

When
24 August 1482
Where
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Part of
Richard III's Invasion of Scotland

Richard's forces recaptured the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed from Scottish control on 24 August 1482.

The castle held out against English forces until 24 August 1482, when Richard, Duke of Gloucester, successfully recaptured Berwick-upon-Tweed from the Kingdom of Scotland. This event marked a significant strategic victory in the ongoing Anglo-Scottish conflict.

Sources

  1. Richard III of England Wikipedia
  2. Anglo-Scottish Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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