MHG11130 - Battle Site, Crioslach
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BATTLE SITE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In June 1589, James Sinclair of Murkle, the Earl of Caithness' brother, crossed the Sutherland border in the heights of Strath Kildonan, and in Strathbrora began to drive off cattle; but the Sutherland men, under Houcheon MacKay, overtook them at Crissaligh, and in the skirmish that followed, Sinclair's forces were driven back across the border.
A MacKay 1914; R Gordon 1813.
It is probable that this conflict took place at Crioslach (NC 7777 1570), but no further information was encountered.
Visited by OS (WD J) 13 July 1961.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2273 Text/Publication/Volume: Weber, H (ed). 1813. Genealogical history of the Earldom of Sutherland by Sir Robert Gordon of Gordonstoun. 198-9.
- --- SHG2457 Text/Publication/Volume: Beaton, D (ed.). 1914. History of the Province of Caithness and Sutherland from the Earliest Times to 1615. 184.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 7699 1500 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC71NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6030 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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