Siege of Stirling Castle

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Date:

April 1304 – 20 July 1304

Location:

Stirling Castle, Scotland

Result

English Victory

Belligerents

Kingdom of Scotland

• Strength 30
• Commanders and leaders

• Sir William Oliphant of Aberdalgie & Dupplin
  

He and his garrison surrendered to the English. He was captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London. In 1296 Sir William was captured after the Battle of Dunbar and imprisoned at Devizes in England. He returned to Scotland after his release and was appointed Constable of Stirling Castle. Sir William led the 30-strong garrison which defended.

• Casualties and losses
• Captives

• Sir William Oliphant of Aberdalgie & Dupplin and his garrison of 30
  

Kingdom of England

• Strength 12 siege engines, unknown number of troops
• Commanders and leaders

• Edward I of England
  

• Casualties and losses
• Captives

Causes

Overview

Aftermath

Notable connections

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References, Sources and Further Reading

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sieges_of_Stirling_Castle
• Scotland - The History of a Nation by Magnus Magnusson