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Battle of Drumchatt (1497) 1497

Battle of Drumchatt (1497): Knockfarrel, Strathpeffer
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1497Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates57.5833, -4.5167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Drumchatt was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1497. The Clan Mackenzie and possibly the Clan Munro defeated the Clan MacDonald of Lochalsh at Drumchatt (Druimchat) or "the Cat's Back", a ridge to the southeast of Strathpeffer.

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Location

57.5833, -4.5167 · Scotland

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