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MacRuari defeat by John of Islay 1343

1343
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacRuari of Garmoran
Forces
MacRuari forces: c.200–400
VS
Victor
John of Islay
Forces
John of Islay's forces: c.300–500
Outcome
John of Islay killed Ranald MacRuari at a meeting and seized Garmoran adding it to Islay lands
The Battle

History & Significance

MacRuari territories including Garmoran Moidart and Knoydart added to what became the Lordship of the Isles

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Scheduled Monuments near MacRuari defeat by John of Islay 1343

Loch na Eala,crannog
Scheduled monument · Iron Age–Medieval · ~2.6 miles
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