Siege of Ruthven Barracks 1745
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Key facts
| Date | 29 August 1745 – 30 August 1745 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Date (year) | 1745 | Wikidata P580 start time |
| Century | 18th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| War / conflict | Jacobite rising of 1745 | Wikidata |
| Participants | Jacobitism, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Ruthven Barracks by Jacobite rebels of a small group of government soldiers took place in August 1745 and was part of the Jacobite rising of 1745.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.0678, -4.0441
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- Clifton Moor Skirmish 1745
- Highbridge Skirmish 1745
- Siege of Carlisle 1745
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- Siege of Fort Augustus 1745
- Battle of Dornoch 1746
- Battle of Littleferry 1746
- Siege of Blair Castle 1746
- Siege of Fort Augustus 1746
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Further reading
- Siege of Ruthven Barracks on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Ruthven Barracks (1745)
- Wikidata Q17984866