The Battle of Flodden, fought on September 9, 1513, was a pivotal moment in Anglo-Scottish relations. King James IV of Scotland, allied with France, invaded England in support of his French ally.
The English, led by the Earl of Surrey, engaged the Scots near Branxton, Northumberland. The battle saw heavy casualties on both sides, but ultimately resulted in a decisive English victory. King James IV himself was killed in the fighting, along with a significant portion of the Scottish nobility. This devastating loss had a profound impact on Scottish society and politics.
The battle saw heavy casualties on both sides, but ultimately resulted in a decisive English victory. King James IV himself was killed in the fighting, along with a large portion of the Scottish nobility. This devastating loss had a profound impact on Scottish society and politics.
Flodden marked a turning point in the long-standing conflict between England and Scotland, weakening Scottish power and solidifying English dominance in the region. The loss of so many of Scotland’s leading figures created a power vacuum and political instability that the country struggled to overcome for years afterwards.
