Alnwick in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Henry Percy Hotspur

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur Marker

Inscription. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur Harry Hotspur was born at Alnwick Castle in 1364 or 1366 and was knighted in 1377 at the time when his father was created 1st Earl of Northumberland. He was supremely powerful in combat on land and sea, though sometimes his hot-headedness could lead him into trouble.

In 1378, Hotspur led his father's troops in an assault on Berwick following a nine day siege. Over the next few years, Hotspur gained a fearsome reputation leading lightning-quick strikes against the Scots in the borders, so much so that he earned the famous nickname ‘hotspur', or 'haatspore' from his Scottish foe.

1364/6 Hotspur born at Alnwick Castle
1378 Siege of Berwick. Hotspur led assault after nine day siege
1379 Hotspur marries Elizabeth Mortimer
1388 Battle of Otterburn where Hotspur is taken prisoner by the Scots
1393/4 Birth of Hotspur's son Henry, later 2nd Earl
1402 Battle of Homildon Hill where the Scots are defeated
1403 Battle of Shrewsbury where Hotspur is killed

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1378.

Location. 55° 24.912′ N, 1° 42.474′ W. Marker is in Alnwick, England, in Northumberland. Marker can

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be reached from the intersection of The Peth (England Route B6341) and Bailiffgate, on the left when traveling south. Located at Alnwick Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alnwick, England NE66 1NQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alnwick Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’ (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bosnian Army Gun (about 120 meters away); Robertson’s Pant (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alnwick War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Shilbottle War Memorial (approx. 5 kilometers away); The Chapel (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); The Great Hall (approx. 9.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alnwick.

Also see . . .
1. Henry Percy (Hotspur) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Alnwick Castle. (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Alnwick Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur Marker

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

3. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

4. Sir Henry Percy Hotspur

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.