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Tudor

MacKenzie seizure of Brahan 1508

1508
Ross-shire, Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Ross-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Brahan garrison c.50-150
VS
Victor
MacKenzie
Forces
MacKenzie c.300-500
Outcome
MacKenzies took Brahan Castle establishing their principal seat in Easter Ross
The Battle

History & Significance

Brahan became the main MacKenzie seat; symbolised their rise as the premier clan of Ross

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near MacKenzie seizure of Brahan 1508

Conon Bridge,henge 230m NE of Riverford
Scheduled monument · Bronze Age · ~0.8 miles
Whiteleys, chambered cairn 300m SW of Craig Ruadh
Scheduled monument · Neolithic · ~0.8 miles
David's Fort,homestead moat,Balavil Wood
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Dugary, henge 425m SE of
Scheduled monument · Bronze Age · ~1.6 miles
Balvaird Wood,chambered cairn 450m NNE of East End
Scheduled monument · Neolithic · ~1.6 miles
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