Battle of Loudoun Hill 1307
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1307 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | First War of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire | HES |
| Registered area | 145.1 ha | HES |
| HES inventory reference | BTL36 | HES |
| Designated | 2012-12-14 | HES |
About the battle
The Battle of Loudoun Hill was fought on 10 May 1307, between a Scots force led by King Robert the Bruce and the English commanded by Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke. It took place beneath Loudoun Hill, in Ayrshire, and ended in a victory for King Robert. It was the king's first major military victory.
The battlefield was added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland in 2012.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Local authority: East Ayrshire
- Approximate centre of registered area: 55.6114, -4.2091
- Registered area: 145.1 hectares
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