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Capture of John Balliol 1296

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1 Capture of John Balliol 1296
Whilst Edward was invading Scotland King John had fled to Aberdeen At Perth Edward received letters of submission from King John Banff Elgin Aberdeen Montrose Perth 8 July Balliol surrendered in person at Montrose Stirling Edinburgh Dunbar Berwick

2 Toom Tabard Edward held a ceremony in which he:
Renounced the treaty made with France Ripped Balliol’s royal crest from his jacket and threw it on the floor Toom Tabard – Empty Coat Removed Balliol’s crown Broke Balliol’s seal of office Balliol was then imprisoned in the Tower of London

3 What eventually became of Balliol
After a request from the Pope he was sent to France in 1299 1301 he was released to live on his land in France Many Scots hoped he would return to Scotland However, he died in France in 1313

4 Edward takes control of Scotland
With Balliol in prison Robert Bruce asked Edward to make him King of Scots Edward replied Have we nothing else to do but win Kingdoms for you

5 Edward takes control of Scotland
Edward did 4 things to show he controlled Scotland 1. Ragman Roll 2000 important Scots were made to sign an oath of loyalty to Edward

6 Edward takes control of Scotland
2. Important Scots documents taken to England so Edward could rule Scotland

7 Edward takes control of Scotland
3. Symbols of Scottish Nationhood were taken to England 1) Stone of Destiny Taken to Westminster Abbey 2) Holyrood of St Margaret Taken to Westminster Abbey

8 Edward takes control of Scotland
4. English officials appointed to control Scotland John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey – ‘Keeper of Scotland’ Hugh Cressingham – Treasurer (controlled finances) Sir Walter of Amersham – Chancellor Sir William Ormesby – Chief Justice


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