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Early Medieval

Northumbrian Capture of Stirling Rock c.655

655
Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Brittonic defenders of Stirling
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Northumbrian force under Oswiu
Outcome
Northumbrian success; tribute exacted from Stirling area
The Battle

History & Significance

Northumbrian forces under Oswiu advanced to Stirling (Iudeu) and exacted tribute; the Brittonic king Gwriad of Manaw surrendered accumulated treasures; demonstrates Northumbrian reach into the heart of what would become Scotland

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Scheduled Monuments near Northumbrian Capture of Stirling Rock c.655

Stirling, Mar's Wark, uncompleted residence
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Stirling, town wall & bastion & Port Street Bastion at 44 Bastion Wynd
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Stirling Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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