The Site of The Battle of Halidon Hill 1333

The Battle of Halidon Hill took place on 19 July 1333 when a Scottish army under Sir Archibald Douglas attacked an English army commanded by King Edward III of England (r. 1327–1377) and was heavily defeated. The year before, Edward Balliol had seized the Scottish Crown from five-year-old David II (r. 1329–1371), surreptitiously supported by Edward III. This marked the start of the Second War of Scottish Independence.

The English, led by King Edward III, defeated the Scottish forces commanded by Sir Archibald Douglas at the Battle of Halidon Hill on 19 July 1333. The English victory weakened Scottish resistance during the Second War of Scottish Independence and allowed Edward III to advance into Scotland and capture Edinburgh.