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England in 1333

Historical records for England in 1333, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

40Records
34Events
20Named people
10Places
8Categories

Historical records

March

March 1333Siege of Berwick BeginsEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Edward III begins operations against Berwick during the Scottish war

May

18 May 1333Earl of Chester CreatedEdward the Black Prince

Chester · House / House of Plantagenet

Edward of Woodstock is created Earl of Chester while still a child

18 May 1333PeerageEdward the Black Prince

Chester · House / House of Plantagenet

Created Earl of Chester

May 1333Blockade of BerwickEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

English forces tighten pressure on Berwick before the relief army arrives

May 1333Scottish Campaign PreparedEdward III

York · House / House of Plantagenet

Edward III prepares a northern campaign in support of Edward Balliol

May 1333Siege of BerwickEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Besieges Berwick in support of Edward Balliol

June

June 1333Royal Itinerary NorthEdward III

York · House / House of Plantagenet

The king's government moves north for the Scottish campaign

July

19 July 1333Battle of Halidon HillEdward III

Halidon Hill · Warfare / England War

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

19 July 1333Battle of Halidon HillEdward III

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Defeats the Scots outside Berwick using archers and defensive ground

19 July 1333Battle of Halidon HillEdward III

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Edward defeats Archibald Douglas and the Scottish army near Berwick

19 July 1333Halidon Hill PositionEdward III

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Edward takes a strong defensive position above Berwick

19 July 1333Halidon Hill ServiceRalph Neville

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Neville supports Edward III's army during the battle

19 July 1333Halidon Hill ServiceHenry Percy

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Percy fights on the English side at Halidon Hill

19 July 1333Longbow TacticsEdward III

Halidon Hill · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

English archers help break the Scottish attack at Halidon Hill

20 July 1333Berwick CapturedEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Takes Berwick after victory at Halidon Hill

20 July 1333Berwick SurrendersEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Berwick surrenders to Edward III after the defeat of the Scottish relief army

July 1333Balliol InterestHenry de Beaumont

Scotland · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Beaumont backs the Balliol cause and English intervention in Scotland

July 1333Balliol RestoredEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Edward III strengthens Edward Balliol's restored kingship after Halidon Hill

July 1333Berwick SettlementEdward III

Berwick · Government / Anglo Scottish Relations

Edward III uses Berwick to pressure Scotland after Halidon Hill

July 1333Halidon Hill CampaignWilliam Montagu

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Montagu serves Edward III during the northern campaign

July 1333Halidon Hill CampaignThomas Wake

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Wake supports the English campaign against the Bruce party

July 1333Homage to Edward IIIEdward Balliol

Berwick · Warfare / Second War of Scottish Independence

Edward Balliol relies on Edward III after the English victory at Berwick

July 1333Northern AdministrationEdward III

Berwick · Government / Government of England

Edward III organizes English control after the capture of Berwick

December

December 1333Bishop of DurhamRichard Bury

Durham · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Richard of Bury is appointed Bishop of Durham

Other Events

1333Abbot of WestminsterSimon Bircheston

Westminster · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Simon Bircheston succeeds as Abbot of Westminster

1333BishopRichard of Bury

Durham · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Durham

1333Capture of BerwickEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / England War

Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol

1333Chancery ServiceJohn de St Paul

London · Government / Government of England

John de St Paul serves in royal administrative circles

1333Chancery ServiceJohn de Stratford

London · Government / Government of England

John de Stratford serves as chancellor during the Halidon Hill campaign

1333Death of William de CurltingtonWilliam de Curltington

London · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of William de Curltington

1333Death of William de CurlyngtonWilliam de Curlyngton

Westminster · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

William de Curlyngton dies after serving as Abbot of Westminster

1333High Sheriff of WorcestershireThomas de Beauchamp Warwick, 11th

Warfare / Military

Appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire

1333Lord ParamountEdward III

Government / Government of England

Appointed Lord Paramount of Scotland

1333Northern ChurchmanRichard Bury

Durham · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Richard of Bury becomes a major northern bishop during Edward III's reign

1333Queen ConsortPhilippa of Hainault

London · House / House of Plantagenet

Philippa continues as Edward III's queen during the Scottish campaign

1333Royal AdministrationWilliam Edington

London · Government / Government of England

Edington serves within the expanding royal administration of Edward III

1333Siege of BerwickEdward III

Berwick · Warfare / England War

Captures Berwick-upon-Tweed in suppoprt of Edward Balliol

1333Siege of NewcastleEdward III

Newcastle · Warfare / England War

The Scots capture Newcastle

1333Treasury ServiceRobert de Stratford

London · Government / Government of England

Robert de Stratford manages royal finance during Edward III's Scottish war

1333Worcestershire OfficeThomas Beauchamp Warwick, 11th

Worcestershire · House / House of Beauchamp

Thomas Beauchamp holds local authority before his later military career

Names involved

Edward BalliolEdward IIIEdward the Black PrinceHenry de BeaumontHenry PercyJohn de St PaulJohn de StratfordPhilippa of HainaultRalph NevilleRichard BuryRichard of BuryRobert de StratfordSimon BirchestonThomas Beauchamp Warwick, 11thThomas de Beauchamp Warwick, 11thThomas WakeWilliam de CurltingtonWilliam de CurlyngtonWilliam EdingtonWilliam Montagu

Places involved

BerwickChesterDurhamHalidon HillLondonNewcastleScotlandWestminsterWorcestershireYork

Provenance

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