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Treaty of Abernethy
A southern border extending from the Tyne to Stainmore is agreed. After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Falkirk in Scotland. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
A southern border extending from the Tyne to Stainmore is agreed. After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
Forced to renew the homage made to William the Conqueror under the Treaty of Abernathy
Fights the English at the Battle of Falkirk
Commands the Scotish cavalry which is forced from the field of battle
Wallace falls from power after defeat at the Battle of Falkirk. Decides to face the English in open battle, falls victim to English archers. About 15,000 Scots are slain & Wallace retreats, burning Stirling & Perth on his way
On the morning of 17 January, the Jacobites planned an offensive. The army moved cautiously towards Falkirk, avoiding the main road and heading for the Hill of Falkirk which overlooked Hawley's encampment below. With General Hawley established at nearby Callendar House, the Government army was taken by surprise
The Jacobite losses were around 50 dead and 80 wounded. The Jacobites seized some Hanoverian tents, ammunition, wagons, and three of their cannons, but they remained in or around Falkirk for most of the month and lost any initiative they may have gained from the victory
The rebels are led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart & Lord George Murray. Charles Edward & his Highlanders defeat British dragoons capturing 7 guns & 700 men
Provenance
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