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Matheson vs MacDonald of Lochalsh clash 1497

1497
Scotland
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
MacDonald of Lochalsh men
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Matheson and MacKenzie fighters
Outcome
Matheson-MacKenzie alliance repulses MacDonald garrison
The Battle

History & Significance

The Matheson clan, in alliance with the emerging MacKenzie power, clashed with MacDonald of Lochalsh forces attempting to maintain hold on the Kyle of Lochalsh approaches after the Lordship forfeiture

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Matheson vs MacDonald of Lochalsh clash 1497

Lochcarron Old Parish Church, 160m SSW of Lochcarron Parish Church
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1.7 miles
Couldoran,settlement 1050m E of
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Rassal,copper mine 900m NE of
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Strome Castle
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
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