Battle of Stirling Bridge
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The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Drochaid Shruighlea) was fought during the First War of Scottish Independence. On 11 September 1297, the forces of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the combined English forces of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling, on the River Forth.
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Battle of Stirling Bridge | |||||||
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Part of the First War of Scottish Independence | |||||||
Stirling Bridge seen by drone | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Scotland | England | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
William Wallace Andrew de Moray (WIA) |
John de Warrenne Hugh de Cressingham † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,300 to 6,300 men
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9,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
100 cavalry killed[2] | ||||||
Designated | 30 November 2011 | ||||||
Reference no. | BTL28 | ||||||
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