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Battle of Culblean 1335

Memorial to the Battle of Culblean
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1335Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWars of Scottish IndependenceWikidata P361
Coordinates57.0899, -2.9341Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Culblean was fought on the 30th of November 1335, during the Second War of Scottish Independence. The Scots, led by Guardian Sir Andrew Murray, achieved victory over an Anglo-Scottish force commanded by David III Strathbogie, titular Earl of Atholl a strong supporter of Edward Balliol.

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Location

57.0899, -2.9341 · Scotland

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