NZ1565 : Site of battle of Newburn Ford

Ryton, Gateshead, Great Britain

Site of battle of Newburn Ford
Site of battle of Newburn Ford
The site of the battle of Newburn Ford.
In 1640 the Scottish Army defeated the English army at this point and occupied the City of Newcastle upon Tyne for 1 year. King Charles was forced to go to Parliament to ask for £200,000 to pay the ransom for the city.
After the ransom was paid the Scots left.
Musket balls are still being found in the area and a small exhibition can be seen in the ranger's station when it is open. Station only opens when a ranger is on site.
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Newbiggin Hall Scouts   (find more nearby)
Image classification
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Date Taken
Friday, 3 August, 2007
Submitted
Saturday, 4 August, 2007
Category
Battlefield   (find more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 159 654 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:59.0254N 1:45.1192W
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 159 654
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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