Battle of Leckmelm 1586
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1586 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Scotland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Clan Gunn, Clan MacLeod of Lewis, Clan Sutherland, Mackay of Aberach | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 57.8690, -5.0939 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Leckmelm was a Scottish clan battle that took place in 1586, in the Scottish Highlands. It was fought between the Clan Gunn against the Clan Sutherland, Mackays of Aberach and the MacLeods of Assynt.
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