Battle of Áth an Chip 1270
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1270 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 13th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
About the battle
Cath Áth an Chip, meaning the Battle of Ath an Chip, alias the "Battle of Connacht", was fought in 1270 between the Anglo-Irish and the Irish of Connacht in County Leitrim in Ireland. The result was a decisive Irish victory. "Athanchip", then a ford marked by a tree-stump", is today the place called "Battle Bridge". The battle site is probably Drumhierney townland and Leitrim village.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.9964, -8.0786
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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