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Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach 1406 — Sutherland vs Mackay

1406
Sutherland, Scotland
Also known as: Clan Mackay early 15th century defeat
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Sutherland, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Clan Mackay
Forces
Clan Mackay c.400–700
VS
Victor
Clan Sutherland
Forces
Clan Sutherland c.500–800
Outcome
Sutherland forces inflicted heavy defeat on Mackay in central Sutherland
The Battle

History & Significance

One of a series of battles defining the contested boundary between these major northern clans

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Tuiteam Tarbhach 1406 — Sutherland vs Mackay

Dalnessie, settlement N of Feith Osdail
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Achadh nan Eun,shieling 1400m N of
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Achadh nan Eun, shielings
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Meall Meadhonach, settlement and shielings 900m N of
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Loch Beag na Fuaralachd,shielings 1000m SW of SW end of
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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