Battle of Alnwick (1174)

Battle of Alnwick
Part of Revolt Against Henry II
Date13 July 1174
Location
near present day Alnwick, in Northumberland, England.
Result English victory.
Capture of William the Lion, leads to Treaty of Falaise
Belligerents
Kingdom of England Kingdom of Scotland and allies
Commanders and leaders
Ranulf Glanville King William I (POW)
Units involved
Contingent of mounted knights William's bodyguards Flemish Mercenaries
Strength
~400 ~60
Casualties and losses
Unknown All bodyguards either killed or captured

The Battle of Alnwick (1174) is one of two battles fought near the town of Alnwick, in Northumberland, England. In the battle, which took place on 13 July 1174, William I of Scotland, also known as William the Lion, was captured by a small English force led by Ranulf de Glanvill.

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