# Edward I invades Scotland (1296)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1296-edward-i-invades-scotland
Categories: battle, main-event

English armies defeated Scottish forces and King John Balliol was deposed. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1296 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The conquest attempt triggered the Wars of Scottish Independence.

## Why it matters
The conquest attempt triggered the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Ruler at the time: [Edward I](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Edward I invades Scotland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Edward+I+invades+Scotland&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Edward I invades Scotland](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Edward+I+invades+Scotland)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)