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3 unusual facts about First War of Scottish Independence


Baron Thweng

Baron Thweng (Tweng, Thwinge etc.) is an abeyant title in the Peerage of England created when Sir Marmaduke Thweng, a famous knight who took part in the First War of Scottish Independence who was called to parliament in 1307.

Politics of Scotland

:"Scottish problem" redirects here; for the difficulties of Edward I of England, see First War of Scottish Independence.

Westminster Stone theory

In his attempts to conquer Scotland, Edward I of England invaded in 1296 at the head of an army.


Mary Bruce

During the First War of Scottish Independence, she was captured by the English and imprisoned in a cage at Roxburgh Castle for circa four years.


see also

Battle of Stirling

Battle of Stirling Bridge, battle of the First War of Scottish Independence in 1297