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⚔️ A 1513 battle ⛰️ A historic hill
Flodden

Flodden

9.9
A hill in Northumberland, England, where the 1513 battle took place
  • proper noun
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  • The Battle of Flodden was a turning point in Anglo-Scottish relations.

Examples

  • The Battle of Flodden was a significant event in Scottish history.

  • Many tourists visit Flodden to learn about the battle.

  • Historians often visit Flodden to study the site of the 1513 conflict.

  • Many memorials have been erected near Flodden to commemorate those who fell in battle.

  • The site of the historic battle is marked by a monument at Flodden in Northumberland.

  • Tourists often visit Flodden to learn about the famous battle that took place in 1513.

  • The battlefield at Flodden is well-preserved, attracting many history enthusiasts each year.

Compounds

Battle of Flodden Field
9.3

A 1513 battle in northern England where the English army defeated the Scots and their king died

Surface Forms

Flodden main

Etymology

Flodden likely comes from the old parts flod and dun, which mean 'flood' and 'hill'. That explains the hill's name and helps you remember it as the 'flood hill' where the famous 1513 battle took place.