BattlefieldsSomerled campaign in Argyll mainland 1153
Medieval

Somerled campaign in Argyll mainland 1153

1153
Scotland
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Scottish-aligned mainland chiefs
Forces
Scottish-aligned mainland chiefs
VS
Victor
Somerled
Forces
Somerled galley force
Outcome
Somerled consolidates Argyll mainland under his control
The Battle

History & Significance

Somerled of Argyll mounted a major campaign against Scottish-aligned lords of the mainland Argyll coast, driving them inland and establishing his authority over Lorne and Cowal approaches

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