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Battle of Largs Monument

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Battle of Largs Monument
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The Battle of Largs was fought in 1263 between the forces of Haakon IV of Norway and a Scottish army led by Walter FitzGilbert, Lord of Largs. The Scottish victory weakened Norwegian influence in the Hebrides, contributing to Scotland's eventual control over the western isles.

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Recorded date
1912

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