BattlefieldsDeath of Alexander II at Kerrera 1249
Medieval

Death of Alexander II at Kerrera 1249

1249
Argyll, Scotland
Also known as: Kerrera Campaign 1249 · Alexander II Death on Campaign
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Norway (indirectly)
Outcome
Scottish king dies on campaign; western campaign abandoned
The Battle

History & Significance

The death of Alexander II on Kerrera during his campaign to wrest the Hebrides from Norway fatally interrupted Scottish efforts to drive out Norse power and delayed the final resolution until Largs fourteen years later.

Forces Involved

Scottish naval expedition c.3,000–5,000; campaign abandoned on king's death.

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