Battle of Summerdale 1529
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1529 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 16th century | derived |
| Period | Tudor & early Stuart | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The Battle of Summerdale (also called the Battle of Bigswell) was fought on 19 May 1529, and was the last battle to take place on Orkney soil. The battle took place on the boundary of the parishes of Orphir and Stenness in Mainland, Orkney (several miles west of Kirkwall). The battle was fought between the Sinclairs of Orkney and Shetland and the Sinclairs of Caithness, who had the support of James V, King of Scotland.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 58.9771, -3.1405
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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