BattlefieldsBattle of Happrew 1304
Medieval

Battle of Happrew 1304

1304
Peeblesshire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Peeblesshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kingdom of Scotland
VS
Victor
Kingdom of England
Outcome
English victory; an English force under Sir John Segrave (including Robert de Clifford, William de Latimer and Robert the Bruce) failed to capture William Wallace and Simon Fraser, who escaped.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Happrew was a skirmish which took place around 20 February 1304, during the First War of Scottish Independence. A chevauchée of English knights, which included Robert de Clifford, William de Latimer, and the later Scottish King, Robert the Bruce had been sent south from Dunfermline under Sir John Segrave to locate and capture the rebels Sir William Wallace and Sir Simon Fraser. Fraser and Wallace escaped.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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