Episode 4 of 4
Battle of Newburn
- When
- 28 August 1640
- Where
- Newburn
Scottish forces defeat the English army at Newburn on 28 August 1640.
The Battle of Newburn on 28 August 1640 was the decisive action of the Second Bishops' War. The English army was routed by Scottish forces, who then captured Newcastle two days later.
Sources
- Battle of Newburn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Treaty of Ripon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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