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Battle of Bothwell Bridge

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Battle of Bothwell Bridge
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The Battle of Bothwell Bridge (also known as the Battle of Bothwell Brig) was fought on 22 June 1679 during the Covenanter rebellion of 1679. It was fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, and signalled the end of their brief rebellion.

From the Inventory of Historic Battlefields, Historic Environment Scotland record BTL5

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Date
1679-06-22

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