BattlefieldsBattle of Renfrew 1164
Medieval

Battle of Renfrew 1164

1164
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Also known as: Death of Somerled at Renfrew
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Somerled of Argyll
VS
Victor
Scotland
Outcome
Somerled slain; Gaelic-Norse threat to mainland ended
The Battle

History & Significance

Somerled was killed at Renfrew before battle was joined, probably by assassination within his own camp, ending the most serious external challenge to the Scottish crown from the Hebrides in the twelfth century.

Forces Involved

Malcolm IV forces: c. 2,000–3,000 troops. Somerled: c. 2,000–3,500 warriors.

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