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Destruction of Fortifications
- When
- September 1496
- Where
- Northumberland
Scottish troops destroyed multiple towers and castles in Northumberland during the invasion.
During the incursion, James IV's forces destroyed Tillmouth, Duddo, Branxton, and Howtel towers, along with Twizell Castle and Heaton Castle, demonstrating the military reach of the Scottish army into English territory.
Sources
- James IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
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