BattlefieldsBattle of Dupplin Moor
Medieval

Battle of Dupplin Moor

1332
Perthshire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Perthshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scotland (Mar)
Forces
c.15,000 Scots; English longbow victory
VS
Victor
Disinherited lords (Beaumont / Balliol)
Forces
c.1,500-3,000 Disinherited (Balliol)
Outcome
Decisive victory for English-backed claimants; Balliol crowned king
The Battle

History & Significance

A small force of English and Scots exiles destroyed a much larger Scottish army in a night attack. Edward Balliol was crowned King of Scots — beginning the Second War of Independence. The Scots later recovered their throne at Annan months later.

Casualties & Losses

c.3,000–10,000 Scots killed

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