BattlefieldsBattle of Invernahavon 1386
Medieval

Battle of Invernahavon 1386

1386
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Clan Chattan vs Cameron at Invernahavon
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Camerons and Clan Chattan Mackintosh opponents
Forces
Cameron war band
VS
Victor
Clan Chattan
Forces
Clan Chattan confederation
Outcome
Clan Chattan confederation asserted dominance in Badenoch
The Battle

History & Significance

A significant engagement in the Badenoch power struggles of the late fourteenth century. The Clan Chattan confederation under the MacKintosh chief fought to maintain their leadership against Cameron challenges and internal dissent. The battle predated the famous North Inch judicial combat by a decade and was part of the same long rivalry.

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