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Battle of Bothwell Bridge
- When
- 22 June 1679
- Where
- Bridge over the River Clyde between Hamilton and Bothwell
Monmouth's forces routed the Covenanters at the bridge over the River Clyde, ending the rebellion.
On 22 June 1679, Monmouth commanded the royalist troops. The battle centered on forcing passage across the narrow bridge. Once Monmouth's men crossed, the Covenanters were quickly defeated, marking the end of their uprising.
Sources
- Battle of Bothwell Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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