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Early Medieval

Caithness revolt against Earl of Orkney 1201

1201
Caithness, Scotland
Also known as: Bishop Adams murder 1201
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Caithness, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Caithness rebels
Forces
Caithness rebels c.500–2,000.
VS
Victor
Norwegian Crown
Forces
Norwegian crown forces c.500–1,500
Outcome
Caithness men killed Bishop John of Caithness; Norwegian king punished Caithness; Harald Maddadsson lost Caithness
The Battle

History & Significance

Demonstrated limits of Norse earl autonomy vs Norwegian royal power

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Caithness revolt against Earl of Orkney 1201

Wick Airfield bomb stores, 315m and 400m SSE and 470m SE of Upper Ackergill
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
The Pap,broch 350m E of Hillhead
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~1.7 miles
Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Stemster,broch 300m SSE of
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~2 miles
Green Hill,broch 300m W of Mordwall
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~2 miles
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