Battle of Neville's Cross

The Battle of Neville's Cross, fought on 17 October 1346, was a significant engagement during the Second War of Scottish Independence. Near Durham in northeast England, English forces led by Ralph Neville and Henry Percy confronted a Scottish army commanded by King David II, who aimed to exploit England's preoccupation with the Hundred Years' War in France. The battle ended in a decisive English victory, with the Scots suffering heavy losses. Notably, King David II was captured and subsequently held prisoner in England for eleven years, marking a crucial setback for the Scottish cause during this period of conflict.