The battle that ended Scotland's first resistance to Edward I. The Scottish army made the tactical error of abandoning strong ground to attack the English — the resulting rout was complete. King John Balliol surrendered his kingdom's regalia — the "Ragman Roll" — to Edward, who mockingly called him "King Toom Tabard" (Empty Surcoat). Scotland was annexed, the Stone of Destiny removed to Westminster. Wallace's revolt the following year reversed everything.
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