Battle of Mulroy 1688
Outline: officially registered battlefield boundary.
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1688 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Local authority | Highland | HES |
| Registered area | 466.7 ha | HES |
| HES inventory reference | BTL26 | HES |
| Designated | 2011-11-30 | HES |
| Last amended | 2012-12-14 | HES |
About the battle
The Battle of Mulroy (Blàr a' Mhaoil Ruaidh in Scottish Gaelic) was a Scottish clan battle fought in August 1688 in the Lochaber district of Scotland. It was fought between the Clan Mackintosh who were supported by government troops under Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie against the Clan MacDonald of Keppoch who were supported by the Clan Cameron over disputed lands in the Braes of Lochaber. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Local authority: Highland
- Approximate centre of registered area: 56.8952, -4.8402
- Registered area: 466.7 hectares
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