In the late 12th and early 13th centuries the border and political relationship between England and Scotland was disputed, with the kings of Scotland claiming parts of what is now northern England.
A finais do século XII e comezos do XIII, as relacións fronteirizas e políticas entre Inglaterra e Escocia estaban en disputa, cos reis de Escocia reclamando partes do que hoxe é o norte de Inglaterra.