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The Battle of Flodden, the last major Border conflict
Heritage Open Day: To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Flodden on 9th September an onsite description and explanation of the Battle will be presented at the Flodden Monument at 1400 on the 8th 9th and 10th of September. The Battle of Flodden (1513) was the last battle in 500 years of Border conflict. A battlefield trail which commences at the Flodden Monument which can be seen at the western end of Branxton village (TD12 4SN) covers the ground over which the battle was fought. A detailed analysis of the Battle will be given at the Flodden Monument which will explain the causes of the Battle, the tactics mistakes and luck during the conflict and the results of the Battle.
Alongside our Heritage Open Days event, a Battlefield Trail Guide App is available on www.flodden.org.uk .The Trail is open 24/7 and a dozen information boards are placed at strategic locations. Questions can be answered at the completion of the trail.
Sun 8 Sep:1400; Mon 9 Sep:1400; Tues 10 Sep:1400; Free Entry.
Branxton, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4SN
Sun 8 Sep to Tue 10 September