The Battle of Newburn Ford Monument is a simple stone memorial on the south bank of the River Tyne at Newburn, marking the battle of 28 August 1640 during the Second Bishops' War, when a Scottish Covenanter army of around 20,000 men under Alexander Leslie defeated an English force of around 5,000 under Lord Conway, after which the Scots captured Newcastle, forcing King Charles I to recall Parliament, and paving the way for the English Civil War.

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steve

May 24, 2021

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Battle of Newburn.
Quiet cycleway pass this site, plenty parking and café nearby. good place to start flat bike rides or walks. look out for the pub nearby with flood mark dates engraved on the wall.

David

August 23, 2025

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great for a photo

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Battle of Newburn Ford Monument

1. Wylam railway station – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

2. Hooty Hoo's Coffee Shop – The Keelman Reception loop from Ryton

3. George Stephenson's Birthplace – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Ryton

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