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Jacobite Risings

Skirmish of Keith

1746
Scotland
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Campbell of Argyll Militia
Forces
Clan Stewart; French hussars: 900 or 1,000 men
VS
Victor
Jacobites from:; Clan Stewart; French hussars
Forces
Jacobites from:
Outcome
Jacobite victory
The Battle

History & Significance

The Skirmish of Keith was a conflict that took place on the 20 March 1746 in Keith, Moray, Scotland and was part of the Jacobite rising of 1745.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

Campbell of Argyll Militia: 9 killed; About 80 taken prisoner; Between 20 and 30 horses lost | Jacobites from:; Clan Stewart; French hussars: 1 Frenchman killed and a "good number wounded"

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