Battles & Campaigns · 1319
Battle of Myton
Myton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire, England, UK
What happened
To draw the English army away from its siege of Berwick, the Scots raided Yorkshire. Melton gathered a largely untrained force from York and met the Scots where the Swale and Ure rivers meet. The English were routed.
Why it matters
The defeat split the English army at Berwick, and Edward II had to give up the siege.
What came next
Douglas raided Cumberland and Westmorland, and Edward asked Robert the Bruce for a truce.
Did you know?
So many clergy took part that it was nicknamed the 'Chapter of Myton' or the 'White Battle'.
Timeline
- 1318The Scots capture Berwick.
- 20 Sep 1319Battle of Myton.
- Dec 1319A truce is agreed.
- 14 Oct 1322Battle of Old Byland.