BattlefieldsBattle of Stirling Bridge
Medieval

Battle of Stirling Bridge

1297
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Registered · HES BTL28
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
England: 9,000 men *~2,000 cavalry *~7,000 infantry
VS
Victor
William Wallace’s army heavily defeated the English army, routing it and driving
Forces
Scotland: 5,300 to 6,300 men *~300 cavalry *~5,000 to 6,000 infantry
Outcome
Scottish victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Drochaid Shruighlea) was fought during the First War of Scottish Independence. On 11 September 1297, the forces of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the combined English forces of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling, on the River Forth.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

England: 5,000–6,000 killed

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 BTL28.

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