Battle of Skerries 1316
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1316 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Bruce campaign in Ireland | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.2970, -6.5650 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Skerries, also named the Battle of Ardscull, took place during the Bruce campaign in Ireland – part of the First War of Scottish Independence – fought on 26 January 1316, resulting in a Scottish victory. It was part of the Irish campaign of Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, king of Scotland. The site of the battle was Skerries near Ardscull in County Kildare.
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