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  • Battle of Knayton (Anarchy)
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  • The Battle of Knayton was the decisive battle in the Scottish invasion of England (1714-1717). It took place on May 21st, 1714, 14 km West of the English hamlet of Knayton. The battle resulted in a decisive Scottish victory and the routing of the entire English army sent out to face the Scottish invaders, paving the way for Scotland's conquest of Northern England and Yorkshire.
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  • 20
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  • 25000
side2casualties
  • about 20,000 men total
side1casualties
  • Approximately 6000 Scotsmen, all 300 french soldiers in addition to Arthur Dillon
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  • 41000
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  • N/A
End
  • 1714-05-21
Name
  • Battle of Knayton
Begin
  • 1714-05-21
Commanders
  • 20
Result
  • Overwhelming Scottish victory, decisive English defeat
Place
  • 14
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  • Battle of Shipton
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  • The Battle of Knayton was the decisive battle in the Scottish invasion of England (1714-1717). It took place on May 21st, 1714, 14 km West of the English hamlet of Knayton. The battle resulted in a decisive Scottish victory and the routing of the entire English army sent out to face the Scottish invaders, paving the way for Scotland's conquest of Northern England and Yorkshire.