Battle of Tullich 1652
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1652 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Glencairn's rising | Wikidata |
| Participants | Cavalier, Commonwealth of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Tullich, also known as the Battle of the Pass near Tullich, occurred on 10 February 1654 in Tullich, Scotland during Glencairn's rising. A Royalist force led by Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, under command of Glencairn, repulsed an attack by the numerically superior Commonwealth forces of Robert Lilburne.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.0597, -3.0454
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