BattlefieldsSkirmish at Inverkeithing Ferry 1291
Medieval

Skirmish at Inverkeithing Ferry 1291

1291
Fife, Scotland
Also known as: Factional clash at Inverkeithing 1291 · Interregnum violence Fife 1291
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Fife, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Unknown
Outcome
Minor violence between factional supporters during Interregnum period
The Battle

History & Significance

The crossing points between Fife and Lothian were strategically vital during the Interregnum, and factional supporters clashed at the Inverkeithing ferry crossing. Such minor confrontations were typical of the Interregnum period, where rival claimant factions used armed men to enforce local influence. The Inverkeithing crossing controlled movement between the north and south of Scotland and its possession or influence was a political prize.

Forces Involved

Both sides: c.100–250 per faction (exact numbers unknown)

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