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Anglo-Scottish Peace Treaty

When
1497
Where
Church of Ayton
Episodes
1

In September 1497, Pedro de Ayala, acting as commissioner for James IV, helped negotiate a seven-year peace treaty between England and Scotland. The agreement was signed at the church of Ayton on 30 September 1497, following diplomatic efforts to prevent war after the 1496 invasion.

Episodes

  1. 30 September 1497 · Church of AytonSigning of the Treaty

    Pedro de Ayala helped negotiate and sign the seven-year peace treaty between England and Scotland at the church of Ayton on 30 September 1497.

Background and detail

Diplomatic Context. Following the September 1496 invasion of Northumbria by James IV and Perkin Warbeck, tensions rose between England and Scotland. By March 1497, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, concerned about the waning significance of Warbeck, urged the avoidance of war, setting the stage for peace negotiations.

Signing at Ayton. The treaty was formally signed at the church of Ayton on 30 September 1497. This location served as the specific site for the conclusion of the seven-year peace, marking a significant de-escalation of hostilities that had threatened the region since the previous year.

People involved

Sources

  1. Pedro de Ayala Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-09

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