BattlefieldsBliadhna nan Caorach Ross-shire sheep riot Boath 1792
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Bliadhna nan Caorach Ross-shire sheep riot Boath 1792

1792
Scotland
Era
modern
Battle Type
Raid
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Tenant farmer protesters
Forces
three companies of the Black Watch regiment under Sir Hector Munro.
VS
Victor
Government/landowners (Black Watch under Sir Hector Munro)
Forces
Approximately 200 to 400 tenant farmer protesters (numbers grew during the drive)
Outcome
The drive was halted at Boath; twelve ringleaders were arrested, five were tried on 14 September 1792 (one sentenced to transportation, two imprisoned, two banished from Scotland); two of the convicted escaped custody and were never recaptured. No casualties reported; the episode is regarded as the first major collective resistance to the Highland Clearances.
The Battle

History & Significance

A modern raid fought in 1792 Scotland. Recorded strengths: Approximately 200 to 400 tenant farmer protesters (numbers grew during the drive) against three companies of the Black Watch regiment under Sir Hector Munro..

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

None reported; sources note the military's arrival avoided a violent confrontation since many soldiers shared the protesters' origins.

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