Battle of Eccles Hill 1870
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 May 1870 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1870 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Fenian raids | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Canadian Confederation, Fenian Brotherhood | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.0199, -72.9044 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Eccles Hill () was part of a raid into Canadian territory from the United States led by John O'Neill of the Fenian Brotherhood, intended to pressure Great Britain to grant sovereignty to Ireland. In 1870, the Fenians crossed the Canadian border and proceeded to the top of Eccles Hill where they were confronted by members of the Canadian home guard and volunteers. The Fenians were overwhelmed by local militia units and armed citizens on May 25, 1870, and were compelled to abandon what was anticipated to have been a "glorious victory".
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