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English Civil War

Battle of Loch Garry 1654

1654
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Glengary Skirmish 1654 · MacDonalds of Glengarry vs Cromwellian Forces
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald of Glengarry
Forces
MacDonald: c.200–400
VS
Victor
Cromwellian forces
Forces
Cromwellian: c.400–800
Outcome
Highland resistance to English occupation suppressed in Great Glen
The Battle

History & Significance

Cromwellian forces pacified the Glengarry MacDonalds in 1654 as part of Monck systematic campaign to garrison the Highland forts and suppress the persistent Highland armed resistance to English rule in Scotland.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Loch Garry 1654

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge
Scheduled monument · ~6.2 miles
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