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Jacobite Risings

Skirmish at Tongue 1746

1746
Sutherland, Scotland
Also known as: Capture of French gold at Tongue · Battle of Tongue Sutherland 1746
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Jacobites
Forces
Jacobites c. 200–400.
VS
Victor
Government (Mackay of Bighouse)
Forces
Government forces c. 300–500
Outcome
French gold shipment of 12000 louis captured; Jacobite escort destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Government forces intercepted and captured a shipment of French gold at the Kyle of Tongue in March 1746, depriving the Jacobite army of funds critically needed to prevent desertion before Culloden.

Casualties & Losses

Jacobite escort of 100 men killed or captured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Tongue 1746

Caisteal Bharraich, Tower
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Stone rows, 665m S of road junction of A836 and minor road to Skerray
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Corn mill and lade, 50m ESE of Millbank, Talmine
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Lochan Hakel,cup & ring marked rock at S end of
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Grianan,house,Lochan Hakel or Hacoin
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
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