# Battle of Falkirk (1298)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1298-battle-of-falkirk
Categories: battle

Edward I defeated Wallace's army. 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 22 July 1298 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The defeat weakened Wallace's military leadership but did not end Scottish resistance.

## Why it matters
The defeat weakened Wallace's military leadership but did not end Scottish resistance.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Battle of Falkirk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Battle+of+Falkirk&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Battle of Falkirk](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Battle+of+Falkirk)
- [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/)