BattlefieldsBattle of Kilsyth 1645
English Civil War

Battle of Kilsyth 1645

1645
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Also known as: Kilsyth 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Stirlingshire, Scotland
Status
Registered · BTL33
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters (General Baillie)
Forces
c.4,400 Royalists (Montrose); Montrose greatest victory
VS
Victor
Montrose (Royalists)
Forces
c.8,000 Covenanters (Baillie)
Outcome
Covenanters destroyed; Montrose master of Scotland briefly
The Battle

History & Significance

Kilsyth gave Montrose complete military control of Scotland for the only time in the Civil War, but his triumph lasted barely three weeks before the disaster at Philiphaugh ended his campaign.

Casualties & Losses

c.6,000 Covenanters 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: BTL33.

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