Battle of Alltan-Beath 1542
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1542 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Clan Mackay, Clan Sutherland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Alltan-Beath, also known as the Battle of Ailtan-Beath, was a Scottish clan battle said to have taken place in 1542 in the village of Knockarthur (or Knockartel), in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. It was fought between men of the Clan Mackay and men of the Clan Sutherland whose chiefs were the Gordon, Earls of Sutherland.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 58.0310, -4.1160
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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