BattlefieldsBattle of Auldearn 1645
English Civil War

Battle of Auldearn 1645

1645
Nairnshire, Scotland
Also known as: Auldearn 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Nairnshire, Scotland
Status
Registered · BTL31
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters (General Urry)
Forces
c.2,000 Royalists (Montrose); Montrose tactical victory
VS
Victor
Montrose (Royalists)
Forces
c.4,000 Covenanters (Hurry)
Outcome
Covenanting army routed near Nairn
The Battle

History & Significance

Auldearn was one of Montrose most brilliant battles, using feigned weakness to lure the Covenanters into a trap and then crushing them with a cavalry flank attack that annihilated much of the Covenanting northern army.

Casualties & Losses

c.2,000 Covenanters killed

Registered Historic Battlefield

This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research. Reference: BTL31.

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