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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of ENCAMPMENT OF THE ENGLISH ARMY UNDER EDWARD I | Site of Encampment of the Army of Edward I in July 1298 Site of Encampment of the Army of Edward I in July 1298 |
James M. Hog Esq. New Liston Revd. [Reverend] Mr Tait Parish Minister |
006 | [Situation] Near the SW. [South West] side of KirKliston village. This is the site of the encampment of the English army under Edward I of England where encamped for some time when marching to Falkirk where he defeated the Scottish army on the 22nd of July 1298. The traditions of the locality points out this place as the site of the encampment. The Revd. [Reverend] Mr Tait parish minister and James M. Hog Esq. of New Liston pointed out the site as recorded by tradition. They also state that it is supposed that the Knoll called Greigs Hill is of artificial construction and was constructed to defend the King's tent. The spot where this tent was pitched cannot be pointed out. |
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[Page] 29Parish of KirKliston -- Sheet 6 No. 8 Trace 6
[Note] The words "Site of Encampment", to be written in one line and in German Text, on plan, The remainder of the phrase to be written in stump underneath.
[Note] The name of the month, "July", cannot with propriety be written on plan as though the army was there in July, it may also be there rumours to that month.
"The assumption of the Lord Paramount ended in
the war of 1296 Edward I, in July 1298 encamped on
the Amond and fixed his quarters at Templeliston where
his army mutinied. On the 21st of July the night before
the battle of Falkirk, Edward encamped on the heath lying
east of Linlithgow."
W. Hemingford I 161 Lord Hailes An. i. 196
quoted by Chalmers vol. [volume] II [2] page 851
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