Battle of Yeavering

Battle of Yeavering
Part of Anglo-Scottish Wars
Date 22 July 1415 Location Yeavering, Northumberland, England Result English victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of England	Kingdom of Scotland
Commanders and leaders
Robert Umfraville
Strength
440	4000

The Battle of Yeavering (or Battle of Geteryne) was fought in 1415 between English and Scottish forces near Yeavering in Northumberland. A small English force consisting of 440 men led by the Earl of Westmoreland defeated 4000 Scots.^{[1][dubious – discuss]} Fought in the same year as the Battle of Agincourt, which famously demonstrated the efficacy of the longbow against cavalry, it is notable that the English side at Yeavering consisted mostly of archers.

The site is marked by a , probably originally a Bronze Age standing stone.

See also[]

• Battle of Humbleton Hill

References[]

Coordinates: 55°34′01″N 2°06′46″W / 55.56694°N 2.11278°W / 55.56694; -2.11278

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