Siege of St Andrews Castle 1546
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1546 | Wikidata P580 start time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The siege of St Andrews Castle (1546–1547) followed the killing of David Cardinal Beaton, Archbishop of St Andrews, by a group of Protestants at St Andrews Castle. They remained in the castle and were besieged by the Governor of Scotland, Regent Arran. However, over 18 months the Scottish besieging forces made little impact, and the Castle finally surrendered to a French naval force after artillery bombardment. The Protestant garrison, including the preacher John Knox, were taken to France and used as galley slaves.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 56.3389, -2.7989
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Further reading
- Siege of St Andrews Castle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of St Andrews Castle
- Wikidata Q7510418