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Tudor

MacKenzie vs MacDonald at Kinlochewe 1578

1578
Ross-shire, Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald
Forces
c.80–150 MacDonald; frontier skirmish.
VS
Victor
MacKenzie
Forces
c.80–150 MacKenzie
Outcome
MacKenzie fought off MacDonald attempt to penetrate Kinlochewe and Torridon area
The Battle

History & Significance

Wester Ross was contested frontier between MacKenzie and MacDonald spheres throughout 16th century

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Fasagh,ironworks,Loch Maree
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Eilean Ghruididh,castle,Loch Maree
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~5.7 miles
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