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Jacobite Risings

Skirmish at Spean Bridge 1745

1745
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Action at Spean Bridge · Commando Bridge skirmish 1745
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government
Forces
Government detachment: c.20–30
VS
Victor
Jacobites
Forces
Jacobites: c.50–100 clansmen
Outcome
Government soldiers taken prisoner in the Great Glen before the march south
The Battle

History & Significance

A small government detachment was captured near Spean Bridge by Jacobite clansmen during the opening days of the 45, securing the Great Glen route.

Casualties & Losses

Government detachment captured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Skirmish at Spean Bridge 1745

Leanachan, motte 250m SW of
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.7 miles
Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~3.2 miles
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
Caledonian Canal,Moy Bridge to Gairlochy
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
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