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Harclay's head was on display in London for five years before it was taken down.

His sister petitioned the king to return the various parts of the body for a Christian burial, and in 1328 her request was granted.

Further clemencies were not awarded.

In the reign of Edward III, Harclay's nephew Henry petitioned to have the charge of treason annulled, but the petition was ignored.

As for the peace treaty, the wisdom of Harclay's policy was vindicated after his death.

Edward II's unwillingness to pursue the war against the Scots, combined with his refusal to give up his claim on the Scottish crown, proved untenable in the end.

Furthermore, it was Harclay's military skills and well-organised forces that had protected the northern borders over the previous years.

With Harclay gone, there was no effective protection against Scottish incursions.

Less than three months after Harclay's execution, Edward agreed on a thirteen-year truce with Scotland.