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Strathaven march, Scottish Radical War, 1820

1820
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Era
modern
Battle Type
march
Location
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
The marchers were told a French army awaited at Cathkin Braes to support a Radical rising, but this proved false, an entrapment scheme aided by a government informer. James Wilson, suspecting treachery, turned back at or near East Kilbride; the remaining marchers reached Cathkin, found no force, and dispersed without violence. Wilson was nonetheless arrested, tried for high treason at Glasgow, found guilty on 24 July 1820, and publicly hanged and beheaded on Glasgow Green on 30 August 1820 before a large crowd; his was one of three executions arising from the wider Scottish Radical War.
The Battle

History & Significance

A modern march fought in 1820 near South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Recorded strengths: Around 25 Strathaven weavers ('the Strathaven Pioneers') took part; no government or opposing force numbers are recorded since no clash occurred..

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Casualties & Losses

None recorded during the march itself; James Wilson was subsequently executed (hanged and beheaded) following trial for treason.

Forces Involved

Around 25 Strathaven weavers ('the Strathaven Pioneers') took part; no government or opposing force numbers are recorded since no clash occurred.

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Scheduled Monuments near Strathaven march, Scottish Radical War, 1820

Avondale Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Tweediehall,mound 410m NNE of
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Burnbrae,barrow 170m NW of
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Cot Castle,motte
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~2.6 miles
Crooked Stone, standing stone 225m N of Crookedstone
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