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Battle of Kilsyth

15 Aug 1645 · 55.98° N, 4.02° W

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15 Aug 1645
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
55.98° N, 4.02° W
Description
1645 battle

Battle of Kilsyth

Battle that took place during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms

The Battle of Kilsyth, fought on 15 August 1645 near Kilsyth, was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The largest battle of the conflict in Scotland, it resulted in victory for the Royalist general Montrose over the forces of the Covenanter-dominated Scottish Parliament, and marked the end of General William Baillie's pursuit of the Royalists.

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