Scottish forces under Malcolm II attacked Durham in 1006 but were repelled, leading to Uhtred of Bamburgh's elevation as Earl and consolidation of Bernician and York lands.
Key Facts
- Year of attack
- 1006
- Attacking force
- Scottish forces under Malcolm II
- Defending commander
- Uhtred of Bamburgh
- Defending region
- Bernicia and York
- Outcome for Uhtred
- Named Earl of Bamburgh, later Earl of York
- Malcolm's later victory
- Battle of Carham, 1018
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Malcolm II of Scotland led an attack on Durham in 1006, possibly to extend Scottish control over Cumbria or as part of the customary practice of a new Scottish king demonstrating military strength through raids into English territory.
Scottish forces besieged Durham, but Uhtred of Bamburgh assembled an army drawn from the lands of Bernicia and York and successfully repelled the attackers, ending the siege in defeat for the Scottish forces.
Uhtred's successful defense earned him the title Earl of Bamburgh and subsequently Earl of York, uniting those lands under his authority. Malcolm II, despite this defeat, later invaded England in 1018 and secured recognition of Scottish control north of the River Tweed following the Battle of Carham.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Malcolm II.
Side B
1 belligerent
Uhtred of Bamburgh.