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My Home - Posted by Iain (), 0:36 of Monday, 31st March 2008

what a really nice site...
I found it by chance...and seeing the place that I grew up and played as a child was a real joy...brings back a lot of happy memories...

As a child growing up in Branxton Village we knew the story of the battle but it wasnt until I was an adult did I understand the significance
of it.
I haven\'t been back to Branxton and Flodden Field in 23 years ,since my family moved away when I was 12.
Yet every time I see the place I feel like I belong there,
In my heart this is my Home.
thank you.

Roll of Honour - Posted by Janet Gillies (), 10:50 of Wednesday, 6th February 2008

Looking to see if there is a list anywhere of the names of the men that fought at the battle and died my grandfather several times removed is reported as dying at battle his name was JOHN Ramsey

Re: Site - Posted by EMCL (), 8:18 of Sunday, 20th January 2008

Thank you for a most informative site! I\\\'ve no less than 11 ancestors who fell at Flodden on the Scots side and I\\\'ve found your pages very helpful in understanding what happened that horrible day.

Flodden Field visted - Posted by Jeffrey Lloyd (), 8:42 of Sunday, 7th October 2007

I visited the UK in 1990 and part of that holiday was to visit as many battle sites that I could,I was lucky to have a wonderful reference,this was \"Battles in Britain\" by William Seymour. It was a cold morning when i walked across that corn field to that huge stone cross, I still get goose bumps even know, I found it a very lonely and haunting place, I shall return to Flodden Field again one day

MESSAGE BOARD SECURITY CODE - Posted by KEN DRIVER (), 15:40 of Saturday, 15th September 2007

PLEASE DO NOT BE PUT OFF BY HAVING TO INPUT THE SECURITY CODE. THE SITE HAS HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH SPURIOUS, AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED MESSAGES FOR UNSAVOURY PRODUCTS.
WE WELCOME YOUR GENUINE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS REGARDING THE SITE AND WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO ANSWER THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT AND WE HOPE THAT YOU FOUND THE INFORMATION AND PICTURES INFORMATIVE.

FLODDEN BATTLEFIELD TRUST

Access for large group visits - Posted by Michael Leckenby (), 21:09 of Monday, 30th July 2007

Recently brought a coach party of 34 to follow the story of Flodden. Visited Etal Castle and Coldstream and then headed for the memorial. Disappointed to find that access from Branxton to the memorial carpark was a narrow single track road. Considering the site is well signposted with brown signs from the main road there should be some indication that there is an extreme width restriction and the road is not suitable for anything larger than a minibus. There is also nothing on the internet to advise tour guides that access is restricted.
It wont prevent me from arranging suitable transport in future but I feel this information should be provided.
Perhaps if there is a wish to promote the site more something should be done to widen the last section and the carpark entrance.

Haunted battlefield? - Posted by Rob (), 23:29 of Monday, 16th July 2007

i carried out a ghost hunt at flodden field in 2005, check out www.ghostsofthenortheast.co.uk

Excellent project - Posted by Carl Bendelow (), 19:57 of Thursday, 28th June 2007

A group of rural development workers from Cumbria and Northumberland visited the village on Tuesday 26th June and were given an excellent presentation about the battlefield group\'s work to develop and promote understanding of the battlefield at Flodden. We were interested in how they were developing their Sense of Place and how their enthusiasm could be generated in other rural communities.

We learn a great deal and I have to say the lunch and tea they laid on was first class. May your work continue.

Flodden - Posted by Oggie (), 17:14 of Monday, 28th May 2007

Looking forward to visiting the site for the first time next month (June \'07).
Oggie from Leicestershire.

Paper - Posted by Robert Kuehnle (), 20:27 of Friday, 9th March 2007

I just wanted to say thank you for all the help on sources for the Battle of Flodden. I wrote my Capstone project on the battle of Flodden and ask on the meesage board if someone could help me find sources.

I would like to tell you I am the top paper at my college, and I am presenting the paper at the Mississippi River Valley Historucal Confrence. I thank all of you so much

Robert Kuehnle

Research - Posted by Peter Morrill (), 12:04 of Wednesday, 7th February 2007

If you want to know more of Flodden and the events leading up to the battle, could I recomend a book. It\'s \'Flodden\' by Niall Barr and is published in paperback form by Tempus. For those wishing more detailed research, the book has a 3 page bibliography of primary sources.

family honour - Posted by Alan Whittle (), 9:58 of Friday, 29th December 2006

Great site full of information. Not been to Flodden field yet but will do sometime in the near future. I had an ancester who died of his wounds at Flodden, Sir Thomas Whittle was his name. His son was taken by another knight to be raised as his own. My line came from Harby in Leicestershire so you can see we are a long way from home. I believe our line started in Whittle-le-Woods around 1150/1200 with a Sir Guy-de-Whittle. I salute all those brave men who died in battle, Scots and English alike. May they rest in peace.

research - Posted by Robert Kuehnle (), 19:41 of Monday, 2nd October 2006

Hello i am a Undergraduate at culver stockton college doing my senior thesis on the battle of flodden i was wondering if there is anyone there that could point me to some primary sources i have a few but could use much more. Just thought i would give it a shot.

The Showdown. - Posted by Douglas (), 16:06 of Saturday, 30th September 2006

This is definately the final medieval show down between England and Scotland. If Surrey had lost who knows what might have happened but instead he won a stunning and decisive victory against odds that certainly did no favour his army. The skill of the English billmen and cavalry and their superiority over the Scots won the day. Well done to those great Englishmen who defended our nation.

SORROWLESSFIELD - Posted by John King (), 22:25 of Tuesday, 15th August 2006

A quote from \"Reflections on Scotland”, by Ian Wallace, about the battle: “In two hours 10,000 Scots were dead, a number that included the King, twelve earls, fourteen lords and sixty-eight knights. It is said that every Border farm and family had someone to mourn, not to mention the losses in the highlands. However, there was, in fact, one Border farm to which everyone returned safely, and that is why it is known as Sorrowlessfield.”
Seven years ago my wife and I bought Sorrowlessfield farm and moved in, soon learning the reason for its name. Last Thursday we went for the first time to Flodden, joining hundreds of \"pilgrims\" on the annual ride-out from Coldstream. It was very moving, with an excellent address delivered by Judy Steele.

flodden - Posted by alastair wilcox (), 20:11 of Saturday, 5th August 2006

Visited Flodden field for the first time- with kids in tow. Kids loved it- they were able to get a real sense of the battlefield. We picked up leaflet from the Church in the village [note car park signposts difficult to spot from this direction] and found the additional leaflets on site helpful too. Inspired, we then visited Etal Castle. We were sorry to miss the commemoration of the event that Coldstream host as part of their Civic Week. Those responsible for this site [from leaflet writers. planners and local farmers] are to be congratulated- a brilliant heritage site.

Photographs - Posted by David Wilson (), 20:16 of Sunday, 9th July 2006

Great site, nice to see others taking pride in the North East. I have just visited the battlefield for the first time and taken a few pictures (now on my website www.northernphotoshop.co.uk) should anyone wish to look at them - will post more soon. If the website owners would like these photos for use on the Flodden website please contact me - I would be happy to donate for free.

Keep up the good work - also I like the suggestion of a celebration of the battle in 2013, plenty of time to get it organised !!

Alexander Kneland - Posted by Kathryn Schneider (), 0:44 of Thursday, 29th June 2006

Just came across your site while doing family research. My relative, Alexander (7th generation of Knelands) died at Flodden Field that horrendous day of Sept 9.
He was from Kneland Manor, Lanarkshire. Would like a better close-up of the monument if possible.

Branxton Australia - Posted by Trent Jacobs (), 14:37 of Wednesday, 3rd May 2006

G\'Day
great site well layed out. I visited Branxton (uk) on a visit a few yrs ago n found it interisting that there was a major battle and it is a significant town. here we are surounded my vinyards and coal mines, also i noticed that the cemetry and the families around the area have the same last names as most of the people who live in Branxton (Aust) keep up the good work
Trent Jacobs
Branxton N.S.W Australia

Just found your home page - Posted by William (), 22:53 of Sunday, 16th April 2006

Just found your home page its great, it looks like you folks do great service keep up the good work.

touring the battle fields - Posted by jim howe (), 12:38 of Tuesday, 11th April 2006

It is extremely fascinating and I hope many others will experience the fields of flodden and enjoy it like very much did.

Great website! - Posted by James (), 13:01 of Friday, 24th March 2006

Great website! Bookmarked! I am impressed at your work!

Good Luck! - Posted by Louise (), 13:00 of Friday, 24th March 2006

This is a wonderful wealth of information. Good Luck!

opening ceremony monument - Posted by euan spencer (), 15:15 of Tuesday, 14th February 2006

I have a collection of glass slides by local photographer J Cleet one of which appears to show opening ceremony of monument ?1930 s can anyone date this event?If the web site would like a copy if they dont already have one get in touch Euan

my favourite place - Posted by anne jackson (), 20:51 of Tuesday, 31st January 2006

Im delighted to have stumbled across this site. My memories of Flodden field are of walks on golden,tranquil, late summer evenings with good friends and my daughters;soaking up the atmosphere of the tragic Scottish loss.
Although Im Engish and a Northumbrian through and through, my Scottish Black Douglas roots (intertwined with the Pennys of Aberdeen) leave me grieving deeply on each visit. The site has certainly improved in many ways over the years;Even had it not,it would still remain my favourite place in the world.

Getting ready for 2013 - Posted by Robert Jones (), 23:13 of Monday, 23rd January 2006

Given all the celebration for the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn a few years back, I hope someone is giving thought to getting ready for a major celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. I note that Bannockburn has a visitors centre et al. Can we not get something for one of England\'s greatest victories? At the moment there is insufficient to show the site of such an important event.

Branxton history - Posted by John Fairnington (), 12:24 of Tuesday, 27th December 2005

My father spent much of his youth staying with relatives at Branxton and believed the old house just below the Rectory was standing at the time of the Battle of Flodden.Would any one have any idea if this is so ?
Thanks for the site. I shall be in Branxton for the 9th Sept commemoration.

Scottish Retreat - Posted by Jackie Nicholson (), 9:51 of Sunday, 2nd October 2005

hello all, I am researching Oliphants as part of my family tree.
I wondered if anyone had any information, or knew where the information would be, about the Scottish retreat, ie I have heard the English had the Scotts surrounded to the North and the South, the North Sea to the East and therefore their retreat would be to the west has anyone heard of this, also is there a list of escapees anywhere ? or prisoner lists, locations ?
Long shot I know but sometimes they hit home.
Many thanks
Jackie Nicholson

Excellent Resource - Posted by Steve Ellwood (), 12:27 of Friday, 9th September 2005

Having visited Branxton at the weekend, your web sie provided an excellent resource for useful information prior to that trip. I\'ve just posted some photographs taken during the vist to the follwoing link is anyone is interested:
http://www.fototime.com/inv/06D99E676189916

Regards

Steve Ellwood

Enjoyed our walk - Posted by Els Nicol (), 11:52 of Wednesday, 7th September 2005

Dear Flodden Battlefield committee,
Just to let you know that our whole family (3 kids aged 8,13 and 14)very much enjoyed the walk around the Battlefield. The information boards are great at bringing the event to life. Congratulations on all your hard work, I think it has been worth it!

Flodden - Posted by Hugh Hainey (), 23:18 of Tuesday, 2nd August 2005

Visited the battlefield to day 08/08/05.
My first visit since 1960. I think the site is just perfect now.
Informative without being state of the art ,as so many sites now are
Glad to see no Tacky Tourist shops and free parking with no admission charge
Let the brave from both sides lie in Peace for everymore.

DIALOGUE NOT WAR - Posted by Robert McKInnon (), 21:31 of Saturday, 30th July 2005

In June 1314 a huge, well armed, and confident English army led by King Edward invaded Scotland and was annihilated on the banks of the Bannockburn. Many of these men still lie at the Bannockburn and never went home. In September 1513 a huge, well armed and confident Scottish army led by King James invaded England and was annihilated at Branxton Lea. Many of these men still lie in Northumberland and never went home.

The history lesson for all of us is simple. Dialogue and negotiation in dispute is the only meaningful way forward.

PS This is a fine and well balanced website - many thanks for creating it.

battlefields trail - Posted by Niamh (), 19:24 of Sunday, 3rd July 2005

I visited the site with my mum and dad today and really really enjoyed it...i liked the picture boards all the way round. I could imagine the mud and the noise when the battle happened. I like to imagine what ancient things are buried deep in the ground!!!

Niamh, aged 8

BATTLEFIELD WALK DISPLAY BOARDS - Posted by KEN DRIVER (), 15:57 of Sunday, 19th June 2005

The Display Boards are now in place at seven locations around the battlefield and it is hoped that in the not too distant future,photographs of these boards will be posted on this website.

Photo of the Message boards - Posted by Deborah (), 16:11 of Saturday, 9th April 2005

I've been doing Flodden research for two years now from afar (St. Louis, MO, USA), and am thrilled to have found this site! It is beautifully done, full of excellent information both in text and by image.

If possible, could you include a picture gallery of the walk itself, starting from the carpark and including the information boards that are described here in those images? That would help virtual visitors such as myself truly get a feel for the land--especially when the text says "off to your right" and such.

Whether that happens or not, thank you so much for the information here. Well done!

DAVE'S MESSAGE ON 28TH FEB 2005 - Posted by Ken Driver (), 19:43 of Sunday, 13th March 2005

Dave

We (The Flodden Battlefield Group) have just received the first of seven display boards which will be positioned around the battlefield. These boards give the visitor the aspect of what it would have been like in the middle of the battle from that respective viewpoint. Believe me, these boards are large and very well done. They have all the information you'll require and the graphics are excellent!

We hope to have all of these boards situated around the battlefield within the next few months, and we will have a large information board situated in the main visitor carpark.

Battle Site - Posted by Dave (), 20:05 of Monday, 28th February 2005

We visited the battle site and monument on Saturday 26th February 2005.It was a lovely sunny day and we walked the battlefield trail opened in 2004.
The trail was easy to follow , I hope that in future some information might be put along the trail at the various points of interest, such as positions of the units of both sides, events unfolding during the battle etc.

I have to been to several battle sites in both Britain and mainland Europe. There has never before been a place which allowed me so easily to visualise the terrible events of a battle.

It is a wonderfully compact battle site and seems to have remained essentially unchanged for nearly 500 years! Unfortunately the Church was closed when we visited so I couldn't get a pamphlet describing the battle.

I do hope that at some point in the future a visitors centre might be built nearby to fully describe the events of this historic battle for future generations.

Our Fallen - Posted by JoyceAnn Yarbrough (), 17:35 of Friday, 4th February 2005

Yes, thank you for the pictures and the detailed info on this site. As I am researching my lineage, I have two ancestors who died in this Battle, Napier and Campbell. So, in memory of All Our Fallen, may Scotland live on and remain as beautiful as She is!

Thank you - Posted by Ed Catterson (), 20:46 of Friday, 31st December 2004

for the pictures and the interesting map. My reason for visiting this site, is that my ancestors the Howards participated to a great extent in this battle. i hope to visit there some day, but its a long way from Texas. Best wishes to all Scots, as I am also Scotch Irish.

Welcome to the Message Board - Posted by Flodden.net (), 23:11 of Thursday, 1st July 2004

Feel free to leave any messages relating to Flodden and the area.