The village of Branxton in Northumberland is famous for being the site of the Battle of Flodden in 1513. This was the largest battle ever fought between England and Scotland. Branxton’s church, acted as a temporary mortuary to many of the thousands of dead that the encounter threw up. An estimated 4,000 English and 10,000 Scottish died in the encounter from an original total of around 50,000 soldiers.
The parish of Branxton lies north of Glendale, close to the Scottish border. The name Branxton derives from a personal name 'Brannoc'. It seems to have had a very quiet history until the 16th century, lying as it does off the beaten track. The only exceptions were periodic raids by the Scots with the earliest recorded incident in 1340. Branxton is now a big part of British History and the area and Flodden fields should not be missed if visiting the area.
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