may 1, 1297 - The Action at Lanark
Description:
In May 1297, during the First War of Scottish Independence, an attack was made on Lanark, Scotland. William Wallace, a Scot, led a rebellion against the English and executed William Heselrig, the Sheriff of Lanark. Wallace participated in revolutions occuring all around Scotland, therefore the attack was not an unique occurrence.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1297
Now
~ 728 years ago