Raid of the Redeswire

When

1575

Where

Carter Bar, Cheviot pass

Episodes

1

On 7 July 1575, a border truce meeting at Carter Bar between Sir John Carmichael and Sir John Forster escalated into violence. Carmichael defeated and captured Forster in a skirmish known as the Raid of the Redeswire.

Episodes

1. 17 July 1575 · Carter Bar, Cheviot passTruce Meeting Turns Violent

   Carmichael and Forster met at Carter Bar for a scheduled truce discussion that escalated into a physical confrontation.

People involved

• Sir John Carmichael · Scottish Lord Warden of the Marches
• Sir John Forster · English Warden of the Middle Marches
• George Heron · Keeper of Redesdale and Liddesdale
• George Douglas of Bonjedworth · Carmichael's companion

Sources

1. Raid of the Redeswire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
2. Sir John Carmichael Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04

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