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Berwick, a royal burgh just north of the border, was Scotland's most important trading port, second only to London in economic importance in medieval Britain at that point. Berwick is referenced to be called "Alexandria of the North". Estimates also show that Berwick was, if not the most, one of the most populated towns in Scotland. [10]
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Pages in category "History of Berwick-upon-Tweed" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. ... Sack of Berwick (1296) T. Treaty of Berwick (1357)
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On 6 November a Scottish force led by Thomas, Earl of Angus, and Patrick, Earl of March, captured the town of Berwick in a pre-dawn escalade. They failed to capture the castle, which they besieged. Edward returned from France and gathered a large army at Newcastle. Most of the Scots withdrew, leaving a 130-man garrison in Berwick town.
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Capture of Berwick or Siege of Berwick may refer to: Capture of Berwick (1296) (Sack of Berwick) Siege of Berwick (1318) Siege of Berwick (1333) Sieges of Berwick (1355 and 1356) Capture of Berwick (1482)
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