BattlefieldsAlexander II Subjugates Galloway 1228
Medieval

Alexander II Subjugates Galloway 1228

1228
Galloway, Scotland
Also known as: Alexander II second Galloway campaign · Galloway revolt 1228
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Galloway, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Galloway rebels
Forces
Galloway rebels c.800–1,500.
VS
Victor
Scotland (Alexander II)
Forces
Scottish royal forces c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Galloway revolt suppressed; royal authority re-asserted
The Battle

History & Significance

A further revolt in Galloway in 1228 required Alexander II to mount another military expedition into the province. Galloway's persistent resistance to Scottish royal authority made it one of the most troublesome regions of the kingdom. The 1228 campaign was one of several between Alexander II's accession and the final settlement of 1235. The pattern of revolt and suppression was driven by Galloway's distinct cultural identity and resentment of the feudalising policies of the Scottish crown.

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