Inverkeithing

Inverkeithing is a burgh in Fife, Scotland, located on the Firth of Forth. The port town was founded by King David in the eleventh century, and is today bypassed by the M90 motorway.

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Burgh - Fife - Scotland - Firth of Forth - Port town - King David - Eleventh century - Bypass - M90 motorway

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The Battle of Inverkeithing (20 July 1651) was fought in the area, close to Pitreavie House, during Oliver Cromwell's invasion of Scotland following the Third English Civil War.

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Battle of Inverkeithing - 20 July - 1651 - Oliver Cromwell - Third English Civil War

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