Siege of Inverness 1429
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1429 | Wikidata P580 start time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 15th century | derived |
| Period | Wars of the Roses & late medieval | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
About the battle
The siege of Inverness of 1429 was a conflict between Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross (also 3rd Lord of the Isles and chief of Clan Donald) and the Scottish crown. Alexander of Islay besieged the royal Inverness Castle and burnt the town of Inverness to ashes.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.4839, -4.2258
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Further reading
- Siege of Inverness on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Inverness (1429)
- Wikidata Q16931436