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Jacobite Risings

Government sweep in Glen Roy 1746

1746
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Glen Roy Jacobite sweep 1746
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
MacDonald of Keppoch remnants
Forces
MacDonald remnants c. 100–200.
VS
Victor
Government forces
Forces
Government forces c. 400–700
Outcome
Troops hunted remaining MacDonald of Keppoch clan in Glen Roy after Keppoch chief killed at Culloden
The Battle

History & Significance

Keppoch MacDonalds were leaderless after Culloden; Glen Roy sweep completed suppression of the clan

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Government sweep in Glen Roy 1746

Incised stone, 190m NW of Cranachan Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Cross Incised Stone, Meall Doire
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~3 miles
Leanachan, motte 250m SW of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~5.6 miles
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp
Scheduled monument · ~5.9 miles
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