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Battle of Old Byland | |||||||
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Part of First War of Scottish Independence | |||||||
Edward II- by Cassell | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Scotland | Kingdom of England | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Robert the Bruce | Earl of Richmond (POW) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown but substantial | Unknown but substantial | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Low | Heavy |
The Battle of Old Byland (also known as the Battle of Byland Abbey, the Battle of Byland Moor and the Battle of Scotch Corner) was a significant encounter between Scots and English troops in Yorkshire in October 1322, forming part of the Wars of Scottish Independence. It was a victory for the Scots, the most significant since Bannockburn.