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Roslin Castle History

1303 Battle of Rosslyn Glen: Sir Symon Fraser and Sir John Comyn defeat Sir John Seagrave by stealth, encirclement, and ambush; William Wallace watches
ca. 1304 Roslin Castle built at current location
1466 Rosslyn Chapel built on old castle location
1544 Henry VIII sends Earl of Hertford against it
1622 Current residence built in castle ruins
1650 Cromwell sends General Monk against it

1303 Battle of Rosslyn Glen: Sir Symon Fraser and Sir John Comyn defeat Sir John Seagrave by stealth, encirclement, and ambush; William Wallace watches