Battle of Old Byland

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Battle of Old Byland
Part of First War of Scottish Independence
Edward II- by Cassell
Date 14 October 1322 Location Scawton Moor, Yorkshire, England 54°13′37″N 1°09′32″W / 54.227°N 1.159°W / 54.227; -1.159 Result Scottish victory
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.