Battle of Stirling (1648) 1648
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 September 1648 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1648 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Scotland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Wars of the Three Kingdoms | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 56.1230, -3.9460 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The second Battle of Stirling was fought on 12 September 1648 during the Scottish Civil War of the 17th century. The battle was fought between the Engagers who were a faction of the Scottish Covenanters under the command of George Munro, 1st of Newmore and who had made "The Engagement" with Charles I of England in December 1647, against the Kirk Party who were a radical Presbyterian faction of the Scottish Covenanters who were under the command of Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll.
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