After his victory at Falkirk in 1298, Edward I moved to consolidate English control of Scotland. Perth — Bertha — was one of the major Scottish towns retaken. The town was an important crossing point on the Tay and gateway to the Highlands. English control of Perth was essential for any claim to rule Scotland, making it one of the most contested towns of the wars.
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