Battle of Saintfield 1798
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1798 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 18th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Northern Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Irish Rebellion of 1798 | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Saintfield was a short but bloody clash in County Down, Northern Ireland. The battle was the first major conflict of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Down. The battle took place on Saturday, 9 June 1798.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Saintfield, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 54.4600, -5.8300
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Other battles of the Irish Rebellion of 1798
- Battle of Antrim 1798
- Battle of Arklow 1798
- Battle of Ballina 1798
- Battle of Ballinamuck 1798
- Battle of Ballymore-Eustace 1798
- Battle of Ballynahinch 1798
- Battle of Bunclody 1798
- Battle of Carlow 1798
- Battle of Castlebar 1798
- Battle of Collooney 1798
All battles of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 →
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Further reading
- Battle of Saintfield on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Saintfield
- Wikidata Q4872237