Siege of Inverness 1715
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Key facts
| Date (year) | 1715 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 18th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Jacobite rising of 1715 | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Inverness that took place in November 1715 was part of the Jacobite rising of 1715. The town of Inverness and Inverness Castle were being held by the Clan Mackenzie, led by Sir John Mackenzie of Coul who supported the rebel Jacobite cause. Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, chief of the Clan Fraser of Lovat besieged them, supported by men of the Clan Rose and Clan Forbes.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.4765, -4.2254
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Nearby battlefields
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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 (1715)
- Wikidata Q7510103