Battle of Northallerton
Stephen defeates the Scots under David I near Northallerton
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1138 in England
Explore 14 historical events and records for England in 1138.
Historical records for England in 1138
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August
Battle of Northallerton
The Battle of Northallerton, better known as the Battle of the Standard, is the first major engagement between English and Scots since the Norman Conquest. Stephen defeates the Scots under David I near Northallerton
Battle of Standard
Defeats the Scots at the Battle of the Standard
Invasion of England
Gathers an army at York to defend the North of England from incursions by the Scots
Invasion of England
David I invades England in support of Matilda against Stephen
September
Capture of Northumberland
David I captures Northumberland
Invasion of Northumberland
David I captures Northumberland
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Richard de Clare
Birth of Richard de Clare, son of the 1st Earl of Pembroke
Mobilization
Gloucesters vassals fortify their castles in rebellion to the King. Gloucester supports his half sister Matilda
Peerage
Created Earl of Hertford
Peerage
Created Earl of Pembroke
Rebellion of Stephen confiscates Roberts lands & Robert
Stephen confiscates Roberts lands & Robert leads a baronial rebellion
Siege of Corfe Castle
Stephen lays siege to Baldwin de Redvers at Corfe castle
Siege of Corfe Castle
Stephen lays siege to Baldwin de Redvers at Corfe castle
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