BattlefieldsCaerlaverock Castle Siege 1300
Medieval

Caerlaverock Castle Siege 1300

1300
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish garrison of Caerlaverock Castle
Forces
garrison of 60
VS
Victor
Edward I of England
Forces
Edward I with large English army including siege engines
Outcome
Castle fell after two days; garrison surrendered and were treated honourably
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward I besieged Caerlaverock Castle on the Solway Firth during his 1300 Scottish campaign. The small triangular castle was garrisoned by 60 knights and men-at-arms. The siege lasted two days and was commemorated in a famous Roll of Arms. The fall of Caerlaverock secured Edward's western approach into Scotland and showcased his siege engineering.

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