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Siege of Inverness (1429) 1429

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.

Key facts

Year1429Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates57.4760, -4.2250Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Inverness of 1429 was a conflict between Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross (also 3rd Lord of the Isles and chief of Clan Donald) and the Scottish crown. Alexander of Islay besieged the royal Inverness Castle and burnt the town of Inverness to ashes.

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Location

57.4760, -4.2250 · Scotland

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