Battle of Stirling Bridge

The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Drochaid Shruighlea) was fought during the First War of Scottish Independence. On 11 September 1297, the forces of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the combined English forces of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling, on the River Forth.

Battle of Stirling Bridge
Part of the First War of Scottish Independence

Stirling Bridge seen by drone
Date11 September 1297
Location
Stirling Bridge, Stirling, Scotland
56°07′48″N 3°56′06″W
Result Scottish victory
Belligerents
Scotland England
Commanders and leaders
William Wallace
Andrew de Moray (WIA)		 John de Warrenne
Hugh de Cressingham †
Strength

5,300 to 6,300 men

  • ~300 cavalry
  • ~5,000 to 6,000 infantry

9,000 men

  • ~2,000 cavalry
  • ~7,000 infantry
Casualties and losses
Unknown

100 cavalry killed

5,000 infantry killed
Registered battlefield
Designated30 November 2011
Reference no.BTL28
Location within Scotland
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