MHG9657 - Battle Site, Gleann Nam Beist

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Type and Period (1)

  • BATTLE SITE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

Site of conflict between the MacKays and the Gunns, AD 1576 (NAT). OS 6" map, (1962)

The supposed site of a clan battle between the MacKays and the Gunns, in which the MacKays were routed, in 1576.
Name Book 1873.

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 8240 4262 (50m by 50m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC84SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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