BattlefieldsCapture of Stirling by Wallace 1297
Medieval

Capture of Stirling by Wallace 1297

1297
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Also known as: Wallace enters Stirling 1297 · Surrender of Stirling Castle 1297
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English garrison
Forces
English garrison c. 200–400.
VS
Victor
Scotland (William Wallace)
Forces
Scottish forces c. 1,500–3,000
Outcome
Stirling Castle surrendered to Wallace after Stirling Bridge; first time Scots held both bridge and castle
The Battle

History & Significance

After the battle of Stirling Bridge, the English garrison of Stirling Castle was cut off and negotiated a surrender. This gave Wallace control of both the critical Forth crossing and the castle — a strategic prize of the highest importance. For the first time in the war the Scots held Scotland's symbolic heart. Wallace immediately used this position to project Scottish power southward and raided into northern England.

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