Battle of Alnwick

The Battle of Alnwick in 1093 was a key confrontation during the early Norman period in England. Taking place near Alnwick, in what is today Northumberland, the battle pitted an invading Scottish army led by King Malcolm III (often referred to as Malcolm Canmore) against a Norman-English force commanded by Robert de Mowbray, the Earl of Northumbria. As Malcolm attempted to lay siege to Alnwick Castle, he was ambushed and killed, along with his son Edward. The Scottish forces subsequently retreated. Malcolm's death marked the end of his long reign and led to a period of instability in Scotland, as several claimants vied for the throne.