Civil War
The Covenanter Army gathers at Harlaw, Berwickshire, 18,000 foot & 3,000 horse
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1644 in Scotland
Explore 63 historical events and records for Scotland in 1644.
Historical records for Scotland in 1644
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January
Civil War
The Covenanter Army crosses the border at Berwick
Oxford Parliament
Attends the opening of Charles Is Parliament in Oxford
Arrest of James Hamilton
Imprisoned at Pendennis Castle by Charles I
Capture of Northumbria
The Covenanter Army occupies Northumbria
Invasion of England
The Covenanter Army occupies Northumbria
February
Battle of Corbridge
The Covenanters are defeated by the Royalist horse under Newcastle at Corbridge
Covenanters
The Covenanters are defeated by the Royalist horse under Newcastle at Corbridge
March
Battle of Boldon Hills
Covenanters under Leven get the better of Royalists under Newcastle outside Sunderland
Covenanters
Covenanters under Leven get the better of Royalists under Newcastle outside Sunderland
Siege of Sunderland
Covenanters under Leven get the better of Royalists under Newcastle outside Sunderland
Civil War
The Covenanters fail in their attempt to capture the Royalist Fort at South Shields
Covenanters
The Covenanters fail in their attempt to capture the Royalist Fort at South Shields
Civil War
The Covenanters succeed in their attempt to capture the Royalist Fort at South Shields
Covenanters
The Covenanters succeed in their attempt to capture the Royalist Fort at South Shields
Battle of Hilton
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
Covenanters
Covenanters under Leven & Royalists under Newcastle clash but the result is indecisive
April
Civil War
The Covenanters & Parliament join forces at Tadcaster
Covenanters
The Covenanters & Parliament join forces at Tadcaster
Civil War
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Civil War
Jons the Parliamentarians under Fairfax at York
Covenanters
The Covenanters & Parliament raise the siege & threaten to destroy Newcastles army
Battle of Morepeth
Routes the Covenanter garrison at Morpeth & takes the town
Capture of Dumfries
Captures Dumfries for the Royalists but later forced out by Argyll
Civil War
Arrives at the Highlands with 1,100 Irish to join up with Montroses Royalist army
Civil War
Assists Montroses invasion of Scotland for the Royalists
Invasion of England
Leads a Royalist force of 1,300 militia from Cumberland & Northumberland
Siege of Dumfries
Captures Dumfries for the Royalists but later forced out by Argyll
Siege of Morepeth
Routes the Covenanter garrison at Morpeth & takes the town
May
Battle of Dundee
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
Siege of Dundee
Wins a small Battle at the head of a Royalist Army invading Scotland
July
Battle of Marston Moor
Serves as a Lieutenant General of foot in Lord Levens Army winning great distinction. Commands the bulk of the Scottish Foot
Battle of Marston Moor
Arrives too late to support Prince Rupert at Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
Fights for the Royalists at Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Scottish horse on the side of the English Parliament. Acts as Cromwell's 2nd-in-command & marshalls the line of battle
Battle of Marston Moor
Command the largest contingent & takes over supreme command for Parliament
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands regiments of Parliaments foot
Battle of Marston Moor
Warned by Fairfax that Rupert is advancing, Leven then engages in battle
Battle of Marston Moor
Leslie's Scottish cavalry supports Cromwell's wing and helps secure the Parliamentarian victory.
Cromwells Plump
Sets up HQ by a clump of trees now known as Cromwell's Plump
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