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Battle of Aldy Charrish 1487

Battle of Aldy Charrish: Clan member crest badge - Clan Mackay
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1487Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates57.9417, -4.5597Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Aldy Charrish (also known as the Battle of Auldicharish, Aldicharrish, Aldecharwis, Alt a'Charrais, Alt Charrais, Alt na Charrais) was a Scottish clan battle that took place on 11 July 1487. The Clan Mackay and possibly the Clan Sutherland defeated the Clan Ross and their allies in the Scottish Highlands, probably on the south side of Strathoykel.

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Location

57.9417, -4.5597 · Scotland

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