BattlefieldsBattle of Bannockburn
Medieval

Battle of Bannockburn

1314
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England (Edward II)
Forces
c.7,000-9,000 Scots (Robert Bruce)
VS
Victor
Scotland (Robert the Bruce)
Forces
c.25,000-40,000 English (Edward II)
Outcome
Decisive Scottish victory; Scotland's independence secured in practice
The Battle

History & Significance

The greatest Scottish military victory — a heavily outnumbered Scottish army destroyed an English force of perhaps 20,000. Edward II fled the field. The victory cemented Bruce's kingship and Scottish independence, though the formal peace (Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton) did not come until 1328. Bannockburn remains Scotland's defining national moment.

Casualties & Losses

c.4,000–11,000 English killed; Scottish losses light

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