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Hugh de Cressingham (died September 11, 1297) was the treasurer of the English administration in Scotland during 1296-97. He was not well liked by the Scots nor the English. He was an advisor to the Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. He suggested a full scale attack across the bridge, which cost the English the battle and led to his own death.
Great Cressingham lies 2.5 miles north west by road from Little Cressingham, 5 miles west of Watton, 6 miles south of Swaffham and only 1.5 miles off the A1065 arterial road just north of Hilborough in the Breckland District of Norfolk. It as a population of 235 in an area of 984 hectares or 3.8 square miles.
Little Cressingham lies 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south east by road from Great Cressingham, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Watton and 8 miles (13 km) south of Swaffham in the Breckland District of Norfolk. It has a population of 175 in an area of 1190 hectares or 4.6 square miles.
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What is the population of Little Cressingham?
Little Cressingham's population is 157.
What is Great Cressingham's population?
The population of Great Cressingham is 279.
When did Hugh de Cressingham die?
Hugh de Cressingham died in 1297.
What is the area of Little Cressingham?
The area of Little Cressingham is 11.9 square kilometers.
What is the area of Great Cressingham?
The area of Great Cressingham is 9,840,000.0 square meters.
What did Hugh Cressingham do in the battle of Stirling bridge?
Hugh Cressingham was a English treasurer during the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. He played a key role in commanding the English forces alongside John de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey. However, Cressingham's tactics failed, resulting in a decisive Scottish victory led by William Wallace. Cressingham was killed during the battle.
Why Scotland won at Stirling bridge?
Scotland won at Stirling Bridge in 1297 primarily due to their strategic use of the terrain and effective military tactics. Led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray, the Scots exploited the narrow bridge to limit the English forces' numbers, allowing them to engage in combat on favorable terms. Additionally, the English army, under the command of Hugh de Cressingham, was overconfident and poorly coordinated, leading to their defeat. The victory at Stirling Bridge boosted Scottish morale and solidified Wallace's reputation as a national hero.
Were there any female delegates at the constitutional convention?
Women did not have the right to vote nationally in the United States until the ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. Susan B. Anthony, Julia Ward Howe, Carrie Chapman Catt and the many other women suffragettes made this a reality.
What happened to William Wallace after the battle of Stirling bridge?
WALLACE & THE BATTLE OF STIRLING BRIDGE. In September 1297 two Dominican friars went sent to Wallace by the 'Governer of Scotland' the Earl of Surrey (appointed by English King Edward I) to make peace, but this was firmly refused. A Scottish knight in Edward's army volunteered to take some mounted knights across the River Forth at a nearby ford. English knight Hugh De Cressingham urged a simple crossing of the wooden bridge. Surrey agreed. All day the English filed over, forming up on the flat land opposite. Wallace waited until half the English troops were across and upon his signal (a brayed horn) the Scots attacked. A party of Scots attacked from Cambuskenneth Abbey and held the Scottish side of the bridge. Some English reinforcements got across before the bridge collapsed (probably weakened by Wallace's men before the battle, the bridge was only wide enough for 2 or 3 horses abreast.) Meanwhile the Scottish horse, about 200 in number had crossed the ford and harried the English retreat. The English were driven to Berwick. Thousands were killed in the battle. Edward was forced to give up his plan but returned the following year with a much larger army and finally defeated Wallace at The Battle of Falkirk. The Battle of Stirling bridge lasted for about an hour. Surrey could only watch from the far bank of the river, unable to cross, while half his army were being slaughtered by the Scots. Soon after the death of Wallace (he was betrayed by Scottish traitor Sir John De Menteith) in 1305 there emerged the new force of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, but that's another story. In the Mel Gibson movie 'Braveheart' Gibson decided that there would be no Battle of Stirling Bridge but a Battle of Stirling. He thought that a pitched battle would look better, in movie terms, than a 'bridge' battle. Recommended reading - 'The Lion in the North' by John Prebble or any of the many biographies on William Wallace.
