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Gordon siege of Darnaway Castle 1455

1455
Moray, Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Moray, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Douglas faction
Forces
Douglas garrison: c.300–600. Scottish castle siege.
VS
Victor
Gordon Earl of Huntly
Forces
Gordon/Royalists: c.1,000–2,000
Outcome
Gordon secured Darnaway for the Crown following Douglas forfeiture confirming royal favour
The Battle

History & Significance

Gordon acquisition of key Moray castles built their northeast dominance as crown agents

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Gordon siege of Darnaway Castle 1455

Rodney's Stone, symbol-bearing cross slab 475m ESE of Brodie Castle
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.2 miles
Culbin Forest, anti-landing obstacle NNW and W of
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Greshop Farm,enclosures 300-400m SW of
Scheduled monument · Post-Medieval · ~2.5 miles
Inshoch House, tower house 70m NNW of
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Sueno's Stone
Scheduled monument · ~4 miles
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