The Treaty of York 1237: How England and Scotland Drew a Border

In 1237, King Henry III of England and King Alexander II of Scotland met at York to sign a treaty that fixed the border between their kingdoms for centuries. This episode unpacks the negotiations, the disputed territories of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Northumberland, the role of papal mediation, and the treaty's surprising longevity. We explore the earlier tensions under William the Lion, the background of Scottish independence demands, and the quiet diplomacy that avoided war. Along the way, we discuss the earl of Chester, the perambulations of the border, and how this treaty shaped the later Wars of Scottish Independence. A focused look at a turning point often overshadowed by more dramatic conflicts. #TreatyOfYork #AngloScottishBorder #HenryIII #AlexanderII #England #Scotland #MedievalHistory #Diplomacy #BorderDispute #York #WilliamTheLion #PapalMediation #13thCentury #BritishHistory #Treaty #MedievalPolitics #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo