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ˈbæn əkˌbɜrn, ˌbæn əkˈbɜrnban·nock·burn
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Bannockburnnoun
a battle in which the Scots under Robert the Bruce defeated the English and assured the independence of Scotland
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Bannockburnnoun
A village near Stirling in Scotland
Bannockburnnoun
A battle important in Scotland's struggle for independence
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Bannockburn
Bannockburn (Scottish Gaelic Allt a' Bhonnaich) is an area immediately south of the centre of Stirling in Scotland. It is part of the City of Stirling. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a stream running through the town before flowing into the River Forth.
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bannockburn
Bannockburn is a historic area in Scotland, known for being the site of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where the Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English army, a significant event during the First War of Scottish Independence. It's now part of the city of Stirling. A monument and visitor center at the location commemorate the event.
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Bannockburn
Bannockburn is a village immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a burn running through the village before flowing into the River Forth.
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bannockburn
In Stirlingshire, Scotland; the site of two battles: 1. Between Robert Bruce of Scotland and Edward II. of England, June 24, 1314. The army of Bruce consisted of 30,000; that of Edward of 100,000 men, of whom 52,000 were archers. The English crossed the rivulet to the attack, and Bruce having dug and covered pits, they fell into them and were thrown into confusion. The rout was complete; the English king narrowly escaped, and 50,000 were killed or taken prisoners. 2. At Sanchieburn, near here James II. was defeated and slain on June 11, 1488, by his rebellious nobles.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bannockburn in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bannockburn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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