The Battle of Flodden took place near Branxton, in Northumberland in 1513. Scottish Troops under King James IV invaded England in support of their French alliance as King Henry VIII of England had recently invaded France.

The Scottish troops positioned themselves on Flodden Hill and were met with the Earl of Surrey and his English force who undertook a surprise march and faltered the well positioned Scots.

The battle of Flodden ended with severe Scottish losses, the King, his Lords and it is said 5000 of his men were slain.