Battle of Falkirk

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The English defeated the Scotts here during the Scottish war for independence.

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Battle of Falkirk

Battle of Falkirk

The Battle of Falkirk, (Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice in Gaelic) which took place on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence. Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated the Scots, led by William Wallace. Shortly after the battle Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland.

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