Battle of Knocknaclashy 1651
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1651 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Cromwellian conquest of Ireland | Wikidata |
About the battle
The battle of Knocknaclashy (also known as Knockbrack), took place in County Cork, Ireland in 1651. In it, an Irish Confederate force led by Viscount Muskerry was defeated by an English Parliamentarian force under Lord Broghill. It was the final pitched battle of the Irish Confederate Wars and one of the last of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.1081, -8.9554
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