Battle of Dunbar (1296) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Battle of Dunbar | ||
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| Dates of battle | 27 April 1296 | |
| Conflict | Wars of Scottish Independence | |
| Battle before | none | |
| Battle after | Battle of Stirling Bridge | |
| Site of battle | Halidon Hill, near Berwick | |
| Combatant 1 | Scotland | |
| led by | John Balliol | |
| Forces | 40,000 | |
| Combatant 2 | England | |
| led by | John de Warrene | |
| Forces | 12,000 | |
| result | decisive English victory | |
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Battle
After sacking Berwick-upon-Tweed and massacring the population on March 30, the English had continued up the coast towards the town of Dunbar. Before Dunbar, the English force was met by the 40,000 strong Scottish army. On April 27 they met in a depression beyond Spottsmuir. The Scots charged down from their higher position but the English under John de Warrene were well prepared and repulsed the charge. The Scots then turned to flee and as was common in battles of this era a massacre then ensued and the Scots suffered heavy casualties and a number of noble prisoners were taken.
Aftermath
The English soon occupied much of Scotland. Balliol surrendered at Stracathro near Brechin on July 10 and lost his office. Edward installed English garrisons in many Scottish castles before returning south with what he thought was the Stone of Destiny and the Coronation Chair.
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