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  Bannockburn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bannockburn is a village immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland.
Marshy land surrounding the Bannock Burn was the site of the Battle of Bannockburn fought in 1314—one of the pivotal battles of the 13th/14th century Wars of Independence between Scotland and England.
Growth of both Stirling and Bannockburn during the 19th and 20th centuries means that the two now form a contiguous conurbation, and Bannockburn was latterly incorporated into the city (then royal burgh) of Stirling.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bannockburn   (183 words)

  
 Battle of Bannockburn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Battle of Bannockburn (June 23, 1314 – June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Stirling Castle was besieged by the Scots in the spring of 1314.
On Sunday, June 23, the English force had reached the ford at Bannockburn, a few miles south of Stirling, where the Scottish force of maybe 9,000 was waiting for them under the command of Robert Bruce.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Bannockburn   (750 words)

  
 BANNOCKBURN - LoveToKnow Article on BANNOCKBURN
Bannockburn House was Prince Charles Edwards headquarters in January 1746 before the fight at Falkirk.
The famous battle of Bannockburn (24th June 1314) was fought for the relief of Stirling Castle, which was besieged by the Scottish forces under Robert Bruce.
One earl, twenty-two barons and bannerets and sixty-eight knights fell into the hands of the victors, whose total loss of 4000 men included, it is said, only two knights.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BA/BANNOCKBURN.htm   (832 words)

  
 Bannockburn, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bannockburn is a village located in Lake County, Illinois.
It is named for the Scottish village of Bannockburn.
Real estate prices in Bannockburn is very high; the average real estate value for a home in Bannockburn in 2000 was $933,500.
www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Bannockburn,_Illinois   (457 words)

  
 Bannockburn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The battle of Bannockburn was undoubtedly of one of the most spectacular battles of the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Although the struggle against the English was to continue for some 13 years more, the Scottish victory was of enormous importance as it secured the future of the throne for
Bruce was a man of outstanding bravery and courage, who with the aid of amazing tactics and pure perseverance, led the Scots through 30 years of war to win their longed for freedom.
www.braveheart.co.uk /macbrave/history/bruce/bannock.htm   (178 words)

  
 Siol nan Gaidheal: Retaking Bannockburn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Conference requests that the National Executive reconsider the arrangements made for the Rally with a view to organising a weekend summer school in Stirling on the same weekend which could be preceded by a brief Rally at the Borestone followed by a march to the centre of Stirling.
Attendance at Bannockburn used to be because the speeches were inspirational - not, as they have become, a dull litany of complaints about the treatment of dinner ladies.
The Bannockburn Rally especially needs to be completely removed from the grasp of politicians and placed squarely back into the hands of the Scottish people.
www.siol-nan-gaidheal.com /retake.htm   (1162 words)

  
 Bannockburn Road Holiday Accommodation, Cromwell : Holiday Accommodation in Central Otago, Cromwell Self Contained ...
Located in the Bannockburn township, this Cromwell self contained accommodation is ideally suited to explore the diverse Central Otago region.
Located in the Bannockburn township it is ideally suited to explore the diverse cultural Otago region with its wineries and vineyards, five ski fields, rivers and lakes, golf courses, historic walks and mountain bike trails, and simply stunning landscapes.
Bannockburn is a historic town, which was once the centre of a thriving and successful gold mining industry.
www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/self-catering/otago/bannockburn-road   (349 words)

  
 Bannockburn Elementary School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
On January 8, 2005 Bannockburn Elementary students and parents met at Cabin John Ice Rink for a night of skating and pizza.
On Wednesday, September 8, 2004, Bannockburn Elementary School was honored by the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless at its "Celebrating Partnerships" breakfast.
Bannockburn students have worked closely with the Coalition on a number of community service projects.
www3.mcps.k12.md.us /schools/bannockburnes   (242 words)

  
 Bannockburn RDA | Scottish Registered Charity Number: SC 004549 | Home Page
Groups from around the country made the journey to the competition, and despite the rain and wind of the previous week, all were bathed in sunshine.
Bannockburn RDA took four riders, two horses, staff and a host of volunteers, and all had an enjoyable day and some success thrown in as well.
Bannockburn RDA are pleased to announce that the date for next year's Funday will be Sunday, 4th June 2006.
www.bannockburnrda.org.uk   (1381 words)

  
 Bannockburn: Town & Village Plan
The Structure Plan identifies Bannockburn as a settlement which should not expand onto "greenfield" sites, beyond those already identified to satisfy the housing allocations set in the Structure Plan (A few of these are still under construction and are retained in the Local Plan as Proposals).
Bannockburn has a local shopping centre in the Main Street/Quakerfield area, wherein increased or enhanced retail facilities and other improvements of local benefit will be encouraged.
The principal aims are to "protect the landscaping setting" of Bannockburn itself, of the Bannockburn Monument, and of the site of the Battle of Bannockburn.
www.stirling.gov.uk /lplan/lp1999/settlement_BANNOCKBURN.html   (933 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Bannockburn 1314: Robert Bruce's Great Victory (Campaign)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bannockburn was the climax of the career of King Robert the Bruce.
Bannockburn is also enhanced by excellent artwork and maps, which help to bring the battle into sharp focus.
The section on armies details the infantry and cavalry formations of both sides and the author stresses that while the English had superior cavalry, their failure to employ combined arms tactics utilizing both infantry and cavalry was a fundamental flaw in their numerically superior army.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1855326094?v=glance   (1287 words)

  
 Scottish Towns - Battle of Bannockburn - Local History
So great was the number of English corpses filling the Bannockburn that those still attempting an escape found themselves using their fellow countrymen as a 'bridge'.
Edward II stood amidst the battlefield, seemingly unable to believe what had happened; he had brought to Scotland the best and the most experienced of his knights and fighting men, outnumbering the Scots by five to one yet all around him lay the corpses of England's finest.
Eventually the reins of his horse were taken and he was led from the battle in some haste and taken to Dunbar, from where he sailed to Berwick and relative safety.
www.scottish-towns.co.uk /stirlingshire/bannockburn/bannockburn.html   (610 words)

  
 The National Trust for Scotland - Press Releases - History's Making a Comeback at Bannockburn
Visitors to Bannockburn Heritage Centre in July and August may well believe that they have seen a ghost from the past.
The fearsome warrior will stage a number of performances to demonstrate how weaponry was used and also to show some of the tactics that were used on the day of the battle — the tactics that helped the Scots win their greatest victory over Edward II.
We are delighted to announce that the Battle of Bannockburn will be re-enacted on 20 and 21 September this year.
www.nts.org.uk /web/site/home/press/Bannockburn_alive.asp?NavID=2012&NavPage=472&   (283 words)

  
 Bannockburn
Bannockburn, Georgia, United States [Place] is in Berrien County; location is 31°17'5"N 83°3'27"W; elevation is 226 feet [SourceGSP]
Bannockburn, Illinois, United States [Populated Place] is in Lake County; location is 42°11'36"N 87°51'59"W; elevation is 685 feet [SourceGSP]
Bannockburn, Illinois, United States [Village]; population was 1,388 in 1990; housing units was 322 in 1990; location is 42°12'N 87°52'W; land area is 2.03 square miles (1,300 acres); water area is 0.01 square miles (5 acres); FIPS code is 3610 [SourceCBP]
www.placesnamed.com /b/a/bannockburn.asp   (102 words)

  
 Bannockburn Neolithic enclosures
It lay to the south of the old B9124 Bannockburn to Cowie road.
Rideout, J S 1996 `Excavation of a promontory fort and a palisaded homestead at Lower Greenyards, Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, 1982-1985', Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 126 (1996), 199-269.
Tavener, N 1987 `Bannockburn: The Pit and Post Alignments Excavated in 1984 and 1985', Central Excavation Unit and Ancient Monuments Laboratory Annual Report 1988, 71-6.
www.almac.co.uk /personal/jrideout/47.htm   (2667 words)

  
 Bannockburn Cellars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bannockburn Cellars and Vineyards is a local, family owned business that has been operating now for over 21 years.
Their expert, knowledgable staff love their wine and are dedicated to customer service, whilst stocking a massive range of stock expressing the latest trends, old favourites and rare wines.
Unlabelled, (or 'cleanskins' as they are more affectionately known) wines are also a speciality at Bannockburn Cellars.
www.bannockburncellars.com.au   (375 words)

  
 Bannockburn Church - Austin, TX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bannockburn Church - Austin, TX Bannockburn Baptist Church
Bannockburn is very active and offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved in the church and community.
Bannockburn Church - 7100 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78745 - (512) 892-2703
www.bbcaustin.org   (126 words)

  
 Bannockburn, Illinois IL, village profile (Lake County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Bannockburn, IL Bannockburn is a village in Lake County, in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Bannockburn was $39,303, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Bannockburn, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $634.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5893   (418 words)

  
 Talk History Forum - The arrow that pinpoints where Bannockburn was fought   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Experts are unsure whether the arrowhead was ever fired although it is likely the engagements of the first day of the clash took place somewhere between an area called the Borestone and the crossing of the Bannockburn, further to the south.
It was not until 1328 that the English monarchy (under Edward III) accepted Scotland's right to full independent status but the battle of Bannockburn marked the end of any overt English pretensions to control the country.
The trust is considering a major revamp of interpretation facilities at Bannockburn which will involve a series of systematic archaeological investigations.
www.talk-history.com /forum/showthread.php?t=964   (687 words)

  
 Bannockburn on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In 1314 on the moor, a 10,000-man Scots army led by Robert Bruce routed 23,000 Englishmen under Edward II, thus climaxing Robert's struggle for Scottish independence and establishing him as king of the Scots.
Mustang Minerals Corp.: Exploration Continues at Bannockburn Nickel Project.
Matthew Wilkinson, shown May 15, 2002, in his office in Bannockburn, Illinois, has tried to get his health insurance to cover treatments for obesity.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Bannockb.asp   (280 words)

  
 The Battle of Bannockburn
Scots under Robert Bruce vs. English under King Edward II Robert the Bruce had rebelled against the English and was attempting to forge an independant Scotland.
Bannockburn was the decisive blow in establishing the independence of Scotland from England.
Although the English refused to recognise the fact until the treaty of Northampton 14 years later, Bannockburn set the seal on Scotland's bid for freedom.
www.britainexpress.com /History/battles/bannockburn.htm   (316 words)

  
 MilitaryHistoryOnline.com - The Bruce, Bannockburn and Independence
Most historians agree that the most pivotal event in Scottish history is the battle of Bannockburn fought with the English in 1314.
The Pope and Edward II refused the Bruce recognition and his great victory at Bannockburn had yet to be consummated.
Maybe it took one final battle, the battle at Bannockburn to prove that they could truly win against one of the greatest military forces on Earth.
www.militaryhistoryonline.com /renaissance/bannockburn/default.aspx   (2928 words)

  
 Bannockburn Road Holiday Accommodation Central Otago New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bannockburn Road holiday accommodation is an attractive turn of the century villa that has been refurbished to ensure all the comforts of living today.
Located in the Bannockburn township it is ideally suited to explore the diverse Central Otago region with its wineries and vineyards, five skifields, rivers and lakes, golf courses, historic walks and mountain bike trails, and simply stunning landscapes.
Bannockburn Road is the perfect base for a Central Otago stay.
www.bannockburnroad.co.nz   (145 words)

  
 Bannockburn Real Estate Broker, Bannockburn MLS Real Estate Listings, Bannockburn Real Estate Agent
Whether you are looking for Bannockburn homes for sale for your family or Bannockburn real estate for your business, you will find Bannockburn, Illinois an ideal community.
Bannockburn combines a strong business community with a suburban residential atmosphere to create an ideal place to raise a family or operate an Bannockburn business.
Excellent Bannockburn municipal, Bannockburn educational and Bannockburn recreational services are provided by the large commercial, industrial, and retail tax based here.
www.chicagorealestate-bw.com /neighborhood/Bannockburn-real-estate.htm   (373 words)

  
 About Bannockburn: Lake County, IL
The Village of Bannockburn was incorporated in 1929.
Elementary students attend school in Bannockburn District #106 with 215 enrolled.
Trinity College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School are also located in the Village of Bannockburn.
www.co.lake.il.us /about/communities/bannockburn.asp   (186 words)

  
 National Trust for Scotland - Places to visit - Central Scotland - Bannockburn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The sense of history here is tangible and Bannockburn is still a focus for Scottish pride today.
You can find out what inspired this great Scottish victory at the Bannockburn Heritage Centre and walk the battlefield under the gaze of Robert the Bruce himself, immortalised in a statue by Pilkington Jackson.
Presented to the Trust in 1932 by the Bannockburn Preservation Committee under the 10th Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, head of the Bruce family.
www.nts.org.uk /web/site/home/visit/places/Property.asp?PropID=10061&NavPage=10061&NavId=5113   (352 words)

  
 Bannockburn
On Palm Sunday 1306 Robert the Bruce raised the Royal Standard at Scone and in the presence of the Bishop of Glasgow, Moray and St. Andrews was crowned King of Scots.
The English recoil and are pushed back into the waters of the Bannockburn where many perish in the crush to escape the deadly melee.
In 1307 King Edward I of England, 'The Hammer of the Scots' and nemesis of William Wallace, died.
www.medieval-art.com /battle_of_bannockburn.htm   (2329 words)

  
 Bannockburn, IL (Lake County) - village travel guide - ePodunk
Illinois > All counties > Lake County > Bannockburn, IL Bannockburn, IL
Bannockburn is a small community, with a population of 1,429
For additional Bannockburn travel and tourism info, contact the Chamber of Commerce.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/travInfo.php?locIndex=5893   (173 words)

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