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Early Medieval

MacSorley Campaign in Cowal 1180

1180
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: MacSorley raid Cowal
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cowal forces
Forces
local Cowal forces: c. 100–300 warriors.
VS
Victor
MacSorley clan
Forces
MacSorley clan: c. 200–400 warriors
Outcome
MacSorley lords extended authority into Cowal peninsula consolidating post-Somerled territory
The Battle

History & Significance

Demonstrated the expansion of Somerled successors across Argyll after 1164

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacSorley Campaign in Cowal 1180

Ardtaraig, chapel and enclosure 155m W of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.4 miles
Ardacheranmor, motte 190 m N of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~3.4 miles
Clacheranmor, motte E of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~3.6 miles
Kilmodan Church, burial ground, sculptured stones & burial aisle
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
Fearnoch, chapel, enclosure and holy well 400m E of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~5.7 miles
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