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Plan of Flodden Field, Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland
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Plan of Flodden Field, Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland
Plan of Flodden Field, Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland, 9 September 1513, part of the War of the League of Cambrai (1508-1516). Date: 1513
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This evocative plan of Flodden Field, dating from the early 16th century, provides a hauntingly detailed record of the Battle of Flodden, which took place on September 9, 1513, in Northumberland, England. The battle was a significant engagement in the War of the League of Cambrai (1508-1516) between England and Scotland. The meticulously drawn map reveals the strategic layout of the battlefield, with the English army, led by King Henry VIII, encamped to the south, and the Scottish forces, under the command of King James IV, to the north. The River Coquet, which runs through the center of the map, marked the boundary between the two territories and may have played a role in the battle's outcome. The English army, outnumbered but determined, launched a successful surprise attack on the Scottish forces, resulting in a devastating defeat for the Scots. The Battle of Flodden is estimated to have claimed the lives of between 10,000 and 20,000 men, making it one of the bloodiest battles in British history. The map also includes the names of key geographical features, such as the villages of Branxton and Wooler, as well as the location of the English and Scottish camps. The intricate detail and accuracy of the map suggest that it was created from firsthand knowledge of the battlefield, making it an invaluable historical resource. The Battle of Flodden had far-reaching consequences, including the consolidation of English power in the north and the end of Scottish independence for over a century. This poignant map serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of historical records to bring the past to life.
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