Treaty of Ripon

The Treaty of Ripon, signed on 28 October 1640, brought an end to the Second Bishops' War between Scotland and England. Following the Scottish victory at the Battle of Newburn, the English were compelled to negotiate, resulting in this treaty which was largely favorable to the Scots. The terms stipulated that the Scots would maintain their occupation of Northumberland and Durham until their grievances were addressed and their expenses reimbursed. Additionally, the English government agreed to pay the Scottish army a daily sum during their occupation. The Treaty of Ripon put pressure on King Charles I, leading him to convene the Long Parliament in November 1640 to raise funds, an act that further fueled the tensions preceding the English Civil War.