Cleanse the Causeway 1520
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1520 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The skirmish known as Cleanse the Causeway, or Clear the Causeway, took place in the High Street of Edinburgh, Scotland, on 30 April 1520, between rival noblemen James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran, chief of Clan Hamilton, and Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus, chief of Clan Douglas.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.9500, -3.1883
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