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Galloway resistance — final rising 1258

1258
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Galloway Gaelic rebels
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish Crown with Baliol forces
Outcome
Final defeat of Galloway independence; MacDowall executed
The Battle

History & Significance

The last major Galloway revolt against Scottish authority was led by Gillescop MacDowall; the rebel host was defeated near Wigtown and Gillescop executed, completing Scottish absorption of Galloway

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