Battlefield record MHG9992 - Battle Site, Druim Dearg

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Grid reference Centred NC 9200 1400 (50m by 50m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC91SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LOTH

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A conflict between Sutherlands and MacKays, in which former were victorious, took place at the foot of Druimderg in 16th century. NSA 1845; J Mackay 1894.

It was not possible to site this conflict during the course of field investigation. Visited by OS (E G C) 6 June 1961.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Mackay, J. 1894. 'Sutherland place names', Trans Gaelic Soc Inverness Vol. 18 1891-2, p.183-208, 325-40. Trans Gaelic Soc Inverness. 183-208, 325-40. 331.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: NSA. 1845. The new statistical account of Scotland by the ministers of the respective parishes under the superintendence of a committee of the society for the benefit of the sons and daughters of the clergy. Vol. 15, Sutherland, 191.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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