Siege of Stirling
Arrives at Stirling at the head of an army of 20,000, outnumbering the Scots 2:1
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1314 in England
Explore 26 historical events and records for England in 1314.
Historical records for England in 1314
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 26 of 26 unique records.
26Unique records
1 of 1Page
10Named events on this page
9Named people on this page
4Places on this page
June
Battle of Bannockburn
However, all the refugees who entered the castle were taken prisoner by its formerly pro-English governor Walter fitz Gilbert who, like many Lowland knights, declared for Bruce as soon as word came of the Scottish King's victory
Battle of Bannockburn
Humphrey de Bohun was ransomed by Edward II, his brother-in-law, on the pleading of his wife Isabella. This was one of the most interesting ransoms in English history. The Earl was traded for Bruces queen, Elizabeth de Burgh and daughter, Marjorie Bruce, two bishops amongst other important Scots captives in England
Battle of Bannockburn
Leading a large company of Welsh and English knights and archers. The archers might have had success at breaking up the Scots schiltrons until they were overrun by the Scots cavalry.
Battle of Bannockburn
When the battle was lost Bohun retreated with the Earl of Angus and several other barons, knights and men to Bothwell Castle, seeking a safe haven.
Battle of Bannockburn
Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence. Defeated by Robert the Bruce after failing to relieve Stirling Castle. After the Battle of Bannockburn Edward is forced to recognize Scottish independence
Battle of Bannockburn
Joint Commander with Sir James Douglas of the left wing at Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
Shares in Edward IIs defeat by the Scots, commands the rearward division
Battle of Bannockburn
Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
Escapes back to London via Dunbar
Siege of Stirling
Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn
September
Constitution of England
The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees
Dissolution of Parliament
When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas
Lords Ordainers
When Parliament meets, Edward finds himself entirely in the hands of the Lords Ordainers and surrenders the Government to his cousin Thomas. The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees
Ordinance
The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Humphrey de Bohun
Exchanged by the Scots for Robert Bruces wife who is imprisoned in England
Arrest of Humphrey de Bohun
Wishart is released in exchange for Humphrey de Bohun after Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
Fights & is captured by the Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
Last in the male line of the Clare familly. Killed in battle, last in the Clare line
Battle of Bannockburn
Killed in battle, last in the Clare line
Birth of Thomas Holland
Birth of Thomas Holland, 1st Earl of Kent, 2nd Baron Holland
Death of Gilbert de Clare
Death of Gilbert de Clare, killed at the Battle of Bannockburn , last in the male line of the Clare familly
Joan de Geneville Inheritance
Joan de Geneville succeeded as Baroness Geneville after her grandfather's death, further consolidating the Irish and marcher interests of Roger Mortimer's household.
Siege of Stirling
Fails to raise the siege of Stirling castle when defeated at Bannockburn. Invades Scotland in order to relieve the siege of Stirling Castle
Siege of Stirling
Surrenders Stirling to Robert the Bruce
Siege of Stirling
Takes part in Edward IIs failed attempt to capture Stirling Castle
How these records were prepared
Generated from the World History Database historical_events table. Identical display records are collapsed; descriptions otherwise retain the stored text. Coverage and source quality vary. Check primary and specialist sources before citing individual historical claims.