Battle of Roslin 1303
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1303 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Wars of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
| Local authority | Midlothian | HES |
| Registered area | 255.5 ha | HES |
| HES inventory reference | BTL37 | HES |
| Designated | 2012-12-14 | HES |
About the battle
The Battle of Roslin on 24 February 1303 was a Scottish victory in the First War of Scottish Independence. It took place near the village of Roslin, where a force led by the Scots John Comyn and Sir Simon Fraser ambushed and defeated an English reconnaissance party under Lord John Segrave.
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Location
- Local authority: Midlothian
- Approximate centre of registered area: 55.8654, -3.1553
- Registered area: 255.5 hectares
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