Battle of Melrose (1526 AD)
Battle of Melrose (Clan Douglas & Clan Kerr & Clan Maxwell vs Clan Scott & Clan Eliott) took place in 1526 AD during Scottish clan.
Battle facts
- Year: 1526 AD
- Date: 1526-07-26
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Scottish clan
- Side A: Clan Douglas, Clan Kerr, Clan Maxwell
- Side B: Clan Scott, Clan Eliott
- Commanders (A): Earl of Angus, Kerr of Ferniehirst, Kerr of Cessford, Lord Maxwell
- Commanders (B): Scott of Buccleuch
- Casualties: approx. 100 killed, including Kerr the Laird of Cessford80 killed (four score)
- Outcome: Douglas victory
- Coordinates: 55.583°, -2.717°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Melrose · Wikidata entry
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