Siege of Stirling Castle 1304
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1304 | Wikidata P580 start time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | First War of Scottish Independence | Wikidata |
About the battle
There have been several sieges of Stirling Castle, a strategically important fortification in Stirling, Scotland.
During the Wars of Scottish Independence
Siege of Stirling Castle (1299), successful Scottish siege of an English garrison
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 56.1247, -3.9450
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
Nearby battlefields
- Battle of Stirling 1648 · 0 km
- Siege of Stirling Castle 1746 · 1 km
- Battle of Stirling Bridge 1297 · 1 km
- Battle of Bannockburn 1314 · 3 km
- Battle of Sauchieburn 1488 · 6 km
- Battle of Sheriffmuir 1715 · 9 km
Other battles of the First War of Scottish Independence
- Battle of Dunbar 1296
- Capture of Berwick 1296
- Action at Lanark 1297
- Battle of Glen Trool 1307
- Battle of Loch Ryan 1307
- Battle of Loudoun Hill 1307
- Battle of Turnberry 1307
- Siege of Carlisle 1315
- Battle of Skaithmuir 1316
- Capture of Berwick 1318
All battles of the First War of Scottish Independence →
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Further reading
- Siege of Stirling Castle on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Sieges of Stirling Castle
- Wikidata Q11960495