Battle of Otterburn
Death of James Douglas, killed at the Battle of Otterburn, the body of Douglas is taken back to Scotland and buried with all honour beside that of his father at Melrose Abbey
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1388 in Scotland
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Historical records for Scotland in 1388
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Burial
Death of James Douglas, killed at the Battle of Otterburn, the body of Douglas is taken back to Scotland and buried with all honour beside that of his father at Melrose Abbey
Death of James Douglas
Death of James Douglas, killed at the Battle of Otterburn, the body of Douglas is taken back to Scotland and buried with all honour beside that of his father at Melrose Abbey
Ballad of Chevy Chase
Several ballads are later composed in its honour including the Battle of Otterburn and the Ballad of Chevy Chase
Battle of Otterburn
War between the Scots and English turned into a feud between the Douglases & Percys. Several ballads are later composed in its honour including the Battle of Otterburn and the Ballad of Chevy Chase. James Douglas has his body hidden in a bush from the English & wins the battle
Battle of Otterburn
James Douglas asks his nephew Hugh Montgomery to hide his body under a bush
Battle of Otterburn
The Battle of Otterburne was an incident in the invasion of England by Albany
Battle of Otterburn
The Bishop of Durham was on his way from Newcastle with 2000 cavalry and 5000 infantry, they arrive at Ponteland, where they meet groups of men fleeing from battle, which forces the Scots to retire
Invasion of England
The Bishop of Durham was on his way from Newcastle with 2000 cavalry and 5000 infantry, they arrive at Ponteland, where they meet groups of men fleeing from battle, which forces the Scots to retire
Battle of Otterburn
After leaving Newcastle Douglas moves in a north-westerly direction, making for the valley of the River Rede, intending to take the same route back to Scotland by which he had entered England
Invasion of England
After leaving Newcastle Douglas moves in a north-westerly direction, making for the valley of the River Rede, intending to take the same route back to Scotland by which he had entered England
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of England
The Scots begin attacks on both the western and eastern marches, taking advantage of growing divisions between the Percies and the Nevilles, the English wardens
Invasion of England
The Duke of Albany launches an invasion of England
Invasion of England
Leads an invasion of England
Peerage
Created Earl Douglas, 3rd
Siege of Durham
Albany sends Earl Douglas to lay waste the Bishopric of Durham, which he achieves
Siege of Durham
Albany sends Earl Douglas to lay waste the Bishopric of Durham, which he achieves
Siege of Newcastle
Commands 2000 archers and 400 men-at-arms to Newcastle and the north-east
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