BattlefieldsSiege of Dundee 1303
Medieval

Siege of Dundee 1303

1303
Angus, Scotland
Also known as: English siege of Dundee 1303 · Dundee castle 1303
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Angus, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scotland (Dundee garrison)
Forces
Scottish garrison of Dundee Castle
VS
Victor
England (Edward I)
Forces
English siege force
Outcome
Edward I besieged and recaptured Dundee from Scottish forces during his major 1303 campaign
The Battle

History & Significance

During Edward Is major 1303 campaign — which followed the Scottish victory at Roslin — he systematically recovered Scottish-held castles across the east of Scotland. Dundee Castle, held by the Scots since the aftermath of Stirling Bridge, was besieged and recaptured. The 1303 campaign demonstrated that despite tactical Scottish successes, Edward Is strategic resources were sufficient to reconquer Scotland methodically.

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