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Bannockburn Battlefield, Stirlingshire

Bannockburn Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Bannockburn (23-24th June 1314) near Whins of Milton, Stirlingshire. The battle was between the armies of Robert the Bruce and Edward II, during the First War of Scottish Independence. It was a decisive victory for Bruce, forming a major turning point in the war. The battlefield is within the council area of Stirling.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB49860.

Place Type: Battlefield
Historic County: Stirlingshire
Lat, Long: 56.09316,-3.9408887
Grid Reference: NS 7934 9062
Civil Parish: St Ninians CP
Council Area: Stirling CA
Police Area: Scotland (Forth Valley) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 299738
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bannockburn_Battlefield,_Stirlingshire_299738

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