Battle of Carrickfergus 1597
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1597 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Northern Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Nine Years' War | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Carrickfergus took place in November 1597, in the province of Ulster in what is now County Antrim, Northern Ireland, during the Nine Years War. It was fought between the crown forces of Queen Elizabeth I and the Gaelic clan of MacDonnell, with military support from Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and resulted in a defeat for the English.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 54.7130, -5.8060
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