BattlefieldsCapture and Execution of Wallace 1305
Medieval

Capture and Execution of Wallace 1305

1305
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Also known as: Arrest of Wallace near Glasgow 1305
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
William Wallace
Forces
Wallace's party c. 10–50.
VS
Victor
England (Sir John de Menteith)
Forces
English/Menteith's force c. 50–200
Outcome
Wallace betrayed, captured, transported to London and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

William Wallace was betrayed near Glasgow — tradition names John de Menteith as the man who handed him over — and transported to London for trial. He was subjected to a show trial in Westminster Hall where he denied being a traitor on the grounds that he had never sworn allegiance to Edward. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield on 23 August 1305. His quartered body was displayed at Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling and Perth as a warning. His death made him a martyr and ultimately strengthened Scottish resolve.

Casualties & Losses

Wallace executed

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