Battle of Kilsyth 1645
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1645 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Wars of the Three Kingdoms | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Confederate Ireland, Covenanters | Wikidata |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire | HES |
| Registered area | 875.6 ha | HES |
| HES inventory reference | BTL13 | HES |
| Designated | 2011-03-21 | HES |
| Last amended | 2012-12-14 | HES |
About the battle
The Battle of Kilsyth, fought on 15 August 1645 near Kilsyth, was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The largest battle of the conflict in Scotland, it resulted in victory for the Royalist general Montrose over the forces of the Covenanter-dominated Scottish Parliament, and marked the end of General William Baillie's pursuit of the Royalists.
Visiting the battlefield
Ordnance Survey maps mark the battlefield as being in the vicinity of Banton Loch, which was expanded in the 18th century. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.
Location
- Local authority: North Lanarkshire
- Approximate centre of registered area: 55.9831, -4.0129
- Registered area: 875.6 hectares
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