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The Battle of Bonnymuir

Near Bonnybridge, Falkirk

The 'Radical War', when weavers marched to seize an ironworks.

In April 1820, during a wave of strikes in Scotland, a small band of radical workers marched towards the Carron Ironworks to seize weapons. At Bonnymuir they were attacked by cavalry and routed.

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When
5 April 1820
Where
55.9980, -3.8750
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A memorial stands near Bonnybridge. The Hardie and Baird memorial is in Sighthill, Glasgow.

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