BattlefieldsBattle of Sauchieburn
Tudor

Battle of Sauchieburn

1488
Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Registered · HES BTL38
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish Crown
Forces
Rebels: 18,000
VS
Victor
Rebels
Forces
Scottish Crown: 30,000
Outcome
Rebel victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Sauchieburn was fought on 11 June 1488, at the side of Sauchie Burn, a stream about two miles (3 km) south of Stirling, Scotland. The battle was fought between the followers of King James III of Scotland and a large group of rebellious Scottish nobles including the future Alexander Home, 2nd Lord Home, who were nominally led by the king's 15-year-old son, James, Duke of Rothesay. James III was killed in the battle, and his son succeeded him as James IV.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

Scottish Crown: Unknown, but higher than the rebels | Rebels: Low

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: HES BTL38.

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