MHG56860 - Battle of Mulroy Memorial Cairn - Glen Roy, Roy Bridge
Summary
A memorial cairn marking the spot of the Battle of Mulroy, the last inter-clan battle fought in Scotland (for battle site see MHG4273).
Type and Period (1)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD? to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A stone built memorial cairn marking the battle of Mulroy above the village of Roy Bridge, Lochaber. The text on the cairns sign reads:
"THE BATTLE OF MULROY
4th of August 1688
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On the hill opposite,
the MacDonells of Keppoch
defeated the Mackintoshs
in the last inter-clan
battle fought in Scotland."
The cairn stands approximately 1.5m-2m in height and consists of stones held together by concrete or lime mortar. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 2753 8176 (13m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN28SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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