Battle of Annan 1332
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1332 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Wars of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Annan, also referred to in contemporary sources as the Camisade of Annan, took place on 16 December 1332 in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Edward Balliol had seized the Scottish crown three months earlier following his victory at the Battle of Dupplin Moor (10–11 August 1332). In October of that year, Sir Archibald Douglas, Guardian of Scotland, negotiated a truce with Balliol, ostensibly to allow the Scottish Parliament to convene and determine the rightful monarch. Believing the truce secure, Balliol dismissed most of his English forces and relocated to Annan, on the northern shore of the Solway Firth.
While at Annan, Balliol issued public letters proclaiming that, with England's support, he had regained the Scottish throne. In these declarations, he acknowledged Scotland as a fief of the English crown, pledged fealty to Edward III of England, and promised him territorial concessions, including Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.9900, -3.2420
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Annan Moor 1645 · 0 km
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- Battle of Solway Moss 1542 · 18 km
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- Battle of Arfderydd 573 · 21 km
Other battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence
- Battle of Stirling Bridge 1297
- Battle of Falkirk 1298
- Battle of Roslin 1303
- Action at Happrew 1304
- Battle of Dalrigh 1306
- Battle of Methven 1306
- Battle of Slioch 1307
- Battle of Barra 1308
- Battle of the Pass of Brander 1308
- Battle of Bannockburn 1314
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