Forts · Scottish Lowlands
Ancrum Moor
Also known as: Sliabh Ancrum
In or near Ancrum.
Ancrum Moor is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Ancrum Moor is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Sliabh Ancrum. Coordinates: 55.5372°, -2.6070°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Battle of Ancrum Moor was fought during the War of the Rough Wooing in 1545. The Scottish victory put a temporary end to English incursions in the Scottish border and lowlands. The battlefield has been included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland and protected by Historic Scotland under the Historic Environment (Amendment) Act 2011.
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Background
History
As his reign drew to a close, King Henry VIII sought to secure the alliance of Scotland and the marriage of the infant Mary, Queen of Scots, to his son Edward. He had the support of some Scots nobles who had been taken prisoner at the Battle of Solway Moss and mixed diplomacy with the threat of force, but in December 1543, the Scottish Parliament, after much internal dissension, decided to reject Henry's overtures and instead renew the alliance with France.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5372, -2.6070
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: n1983322690 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Battle of Ancrum Moor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ancrum Moor?
- Ancrum Moor is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6TZ).
- What is Ancrum Moor?
- Ancrum Moor is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ancrum Moor?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6TZ.
- How do I get to Ancrum Moor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6TZ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.