Siege of Roxburgh Castle 1314
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1314 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Wars of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Capture of Roxburgh was a siege that took place in 1314, which was a major conflict in the First War of Scottish Independence. This siege was a prelude to the Battle of Bannockburn.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 55.5960, -2.4570
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Capture of Roxburgh (1314) (revision 1378194232), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
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Nearby battlefields
- Capture of Roxburgh 1460 · 0 km
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- Battle of Ancrum Moor 1545 · 11 km
- Siege of Wark 1138 · 12 km
- Siege of Wark 1385 · 12 km
Other battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence
- Battle of Stirling Bridge 1297
- Battle of Falkirk 1298
- Battle of Roslin 1303
- Action at Happrew 1304
- Battle of Dalrigh 1306
- Battle of Methven 1306
- Battle of Slioch 1307
- Battle of Barra 1308
- Battle of the Pass of Brander 1308
- Battle of Bannockburn 1314
All battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence →
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Further reading
- Siege of Roxburgh Castle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Capture of Roxburgh (1314)
- Wikidata Q7510352