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Strath Oykel

Battle Site (15th Century)

Site Name Strath Oykel

Classification Battle Site (15th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Allta-charrish

Canmore ID 4870

Site Number NC40SW 14

NGR NC 4 0

NGR Description Unlocated

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Kincardine (Sutherland)
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NC40SW 14 unlocated.

see also NG94SW 4.

The Mackays defeated the Rosses in a skirmish at Allta-charrish in Strath Oykel about 1475. (Allt a' Charrish not located; Strath Oykel, name centred NC 4200).

J Mackay 1897.

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