Hugh de Cressingham
Sir Hugh de Cressingham (died 11 September 1297) was the treasurer of the English administration in Scotland from 1296 to 1297. He was an adviser to John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. He suggested a full-scale attack across the bridge, which cost the English the battle and led to his death.
Hugh de Cressingham | |
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Arms of Hugh de Cressingham Argent, three swans in pale sable, beaked gules. | |
| Died | 11 September 1297 |
| Issue | Alice de Cressingham |
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