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Early Medieval

Kenneth II Ambushed and Killed at Fettercairn 995

995
Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kenneth II
Forces
Kenneth II and small bodyguard
VS
Victor
Noble conspiracy under Finella
Forces
Noble conspiracy under Finella
Outcome
Kenneth II killed; Constantine III seized throne briefly
The Battle

History & Significance

King Kenneth II was lured into a trap and killed at Fettercairn by a conspiracy of Scottish nobles reportedly led by a noblewoman named Finella whose son Kenneth had slain; the assassination ended his 24-year reign

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Kenneth II Ambushed and Killed at Fettercairn 995

Fettercairn House,burial mound 650m NNW of
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Fettercairn House,burial mound 450m SW of
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Fountain Hillock,burial mound 250m W of Cauldcots
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Kincardine Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
The Ring,enclosed cairn 750m SE of Arnbarrow
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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