MHG7941 - Battle Site, Aldy Charrish
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BATTLE SITE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Unlocated.
A battle was fought at Aldy Charrish (Rev A Mackay 1914) (Aldyharves F N Reid 1890}) in Strathcarron on 11th July 1487, between the Mackays, assisted by the MacLeods of Assynt, and Alexander Ross of Balnagowan.
A Mackay 1914; F N Reid 1890; Earldom of Sutherland.
No further information. Visited by OS (W D J) 21 October 1966.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1717 Text/Publication/Article: Reid, F N. 1890. 'The Ross Family', Northern Notes and Queries or The Scot Antiq Vol. 4 1890, p.1-14. Northern Notes and Queries or The Scot Antiq. 1-14. 9-10.
- --- SHG2457 Text/Publication/Volume: Beaton, D (ed.). 1914. History of the Province of Caithness and Sutherland from the Earliest Times to 1615. 104-5.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9000 4000 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12038 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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