These men were valuable to the king for their ability to raise large numbers of troops from their dominions in the Welsh Marches. On 23 June 1314, the royal army had passed Falkirk and was within a few miles of Stirling. There were, however, signs of strife between the earls of Gloucester and Hereford.
The men were significant to the king because they could gather a large number of troops from their domains in the Welsh Marches. On June 23, 1314, the royal army had crossed Falkirk and was near Stirling. There were also hints of tension between the earls of Gloucester and Hereford.