Monument record MHG56860 - Battle of Mulroy Memorial Cairn - Glen Roy, Roy Bridge
Summary
A memorial cairn marking the spot of the Battle of Mulroy, the last inter-clan battle fought in Scotland (for battle site see MHG4273).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 2753 8176 (13m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN28SE |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | KILMONIVAIG |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Full Description
A stone built memorial cairn marking the battle of Mulroy above the village of Roy Bridge, Lochaber. The text on the cairns sign reads:
"THE BATTLE OF MULROY
4th of August 1688
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On the hill opposite,
the MacDonells of Keppoch
defeated the Mackintoshs
in the last inter-clan
battle fought in Scotland."
The cairn stands approximately 1.5m-2m in height and consists of stones held together by concrete or lime mortar. <1>
<1> Hoole, M, 2014, Photographs of The Battle of Mulroy Memorial Cairn, Glen Roy (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG26584.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26584 Image/Photograph(s): Hoole, M. 2014. Photographs of The Battle of Mulroy Memorial Cairn, Glen Roy. Colour digital. Digital.
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Record last edited
Sep 2 2014 2:39PM
