Battle of Sark (1448)
Battle of Sark (Kingdom of Scotland vs Kingdom of England) took place in 1448 during Anglo-Scottish Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1448
- Date: 1448-11-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Anglo-Scottish Wars
- Side A: Kingdom of Scotland
- Side B: Kingdom of England
- Commanders (A): Hugh Douglas, Earl of Ormonde, Sir John Wallace of Craigie, John Somerville, The Sheriff of Ayr, Lord Herbert Maxwell
- Commanders (B): Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, Henry Percy, Sir John Pennington, Sir John Harrington, Magnus Redmane
- Casualties: 26-600 killed, Sir John Wallace of Craigie later died of wounds received at the battle. (Kingdom of Scotland), 2,000-3,000 killed and drowned, many captured including Sir John Pennington, Sir John Harrington, and the younger Percy. (Kingdom of England)
- Outcome: Scottish victory
- Coordinates: 54.986°, -3.072°
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