Battle of Leckmelm 1586
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1586 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Clan Gunn, Clan MacLeod of Lewis, Clan Sutherland, Mackay of Aberach | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Leckmelm was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1586, in the Scottish Highlands. It was fought between the Clan Gunn against the Clan Sutherland, Mackays of Aberach and the MacLeods of Assynt.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.8690, -5.0939
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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