Battle of Kilsyth (1645)

Battle of Kilsyth (Royalists & Irish Brigade vs Covenanters) took place in 1645 during Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Battle facts

• Year: 1645
• Date: 15 August 1645
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Three Kingdoms
• Side A: Royalists, Irish Brigade
• Side B: Covenanters
• Commanders (A): Marquess of Montrose, Alasdair MacColla
• Commanders (B): William Baillie, Alexander Lindsay
• Casualties: Light (Royalists & Irish Brigade), 4,500 (Covenanters)
• Outcome: Royalist/Irish Victory
• Coordinates: 55.984°, -4.019°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Kilsyth · Wikidata entry