BattlefieldsBattle of Linlithgow Bridge
Tudor

Battle of Linlithgow Bridge

1526
West Lothian, Scotland
Also known as: Battle of Manual
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
West Lothian, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish lords (Hamilton)
Forces
Hamilton faction c.600–1200.
VS
Victor
Archibald Douglas (Earl of Angus)
Forces
Douglas (Angus) c.600–1200
Outcome
Douglas victory; control of the young James V retained
The Battle

History & Significance

A battle fought over physical possession of the twelve-year-old King James V. The Hamilton faction tried to free him from Douglas domination; they were defeated at the bridge. James was not freed until he escaped from Douglas two years later.

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