Battle of Philiphaugh 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 |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders | HES |
| Registered area | 552.9 ha | HES |
| HES inventory reference | BTL14 | HES |
| Designated | 2011-03-21 | HES |
| Last amended | 2012-12-14 | HES |
About the battle
The Battle of Philiphaugh was fought on 13 September 1645 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. The Royalist army of the Marquis of Montrose was destroyed by the Covenanter army of Sir David Leslie, restoring the power of the Committee of Estates.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Local authority: Scottish Borders
- Approximate centre of registered area: 55.5455, -2.8801
- Registered area: 552.9 hectares
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