Siege of Berwick Begins
Edward III begins operations against Berwick during the Scottish war
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1333 in England
Explore 40 historical events and records for England in 1333.
Historical records for England in 1333
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March
May
Earl of Chester Created
Edward of Woodstock is created Earl of Chester while still a child
Peerage
Created Earl of Chester
Blockade of Berwick
English forces tighten pressure on Berwick before the relief army arrives
Scottish Campaign Prepared
Edward III prepares a northern campaign in support of Edward Balliol
Siege of Berwick
Besieges Berwick in support of Edward Balliol
June
Royal Itinerary North
The king's government moves north for the Scottish campaign
July
Battle of Halidon Hill
The Scots lose 70 Lords including Earl Douglas & the Earl of Mar. Revenge for Edward IIs defeat at Bannockburn. One of the first uses of the English longbow. Defeats the Scots led by Archibald Douglas
Battle of Halidon Hill
Defeats the Scots outside Berwick using archers and defensive ground
Battle of Halidon Hill
Edward defeats Archibald Douglas and the Scottish army near Berwick
Halidon Hill Position
Edward takes a strong defensive position above Berwick
Halidon Hill Service
Neville supports Edward III's army during the battle
Halidon Hill Service
Percy fights on the English side at Halidon Hill
Longbow Tactics
English archers help break the Scottish attack at Halidon Hill
Berwick Captured
Takes Berwick after victory at Halidon Hill
Berwick Surrenders
Berwick surrenders to Edward III after the defeat of the Scottish relief army
Balliol Interest
Beaumont backs the Balliol cause and English intervention in Scotland
Balliol Restored
Edward III strengthens Edward Balliol's restored kingship after Halidon Hill
Berwick Settlement
Edward III uses Berwick to pressure Scotland after Halidon Hill
Halidon Hill Campaign
Montagu serves Edward III during the northern campaign
Halidon Hill Campaign
Wake supports the English campaign against the Bruce party
Homage to Edward III
Edward Balliol relies on Edward III after the English victory at Berwick
Northern Administration
Edward III organizes English control after the capture of Berwick
December
Bishop of Durham
Richard of Bury is appointed Bishop of Durham
Other events (month unknown)
Abbot of Westminster
Simon Bircheston succeeds as Abbot of Westminster
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Durham
Capture of Berwick
Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol
Chancery Service
John de St Paul serves in royal administrative circles
Chancery Service
John de Stratford serves as chancellor during the Halidon Hill campaign
Death of William de Curltington
Death of William de Curltington
Death of William de Curlyngton
William de Curlyngton dies after serving as Abbot of Westminster
High Sheriff of Worcestershire
Appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire
Lord Paramount
Appointed Lord Paramount of Scotland
Northern Churchman
Richard of Bury becomes a major northern bishop during Edward III's reign
Queen Consort
Philippa continues as Edward III's queen during the Scottish campaign
Royal Administration
Edington serves within the expanding royal administration of Edward III
Siege of Berwick
Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol
Siege of Newcastle
The Scots capture Newcastle
Treasury Service
Robert de Stratford manages royal finance during Edward III's Scottish war
Worcestershire Office
Thomas Beauchamp holds local authority before his later military career
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