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Battle of Tullich 1652

Battle of Tullich: Tullich Hill
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1652Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGlencairn's risingWikidata P361
ParticipantsCavalier, Commonwealth of EnglandWikidata P710
Coordinates57.0597, -3.0454Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Tullich, also known as the Battle of the Pass near Tullich, occurred on 10 February 1654 in Tullich, Scotland during Glencairn's rising. A Royalist force led by Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, under command of Glencairn, repulsed an attack by the numerically superior Commonwealth forces of Robert Lilburne.

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Location

57.0597, -3.0454 · Scotland

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