Battle of Eccles Hill

Name: Battle of Eccles Hill
Start: 1870-05-25

25 May 1870 · 45.02° N, 72.90° W

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When: 25 May 1870
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 45.02° N, 72.90° W
Description: 1870 battle

Battle of Eccles Hill

1870 Fenian raid into Canada

The Battle of Eccles Hill was part of a raid into Canadian territory from the United States led by John O'Neill of the Fenian Brotherhood, intended to pressure Great Britain to grant sovereignty to Ireland. In 1870, the Fenians crossed the Canadian border and proceeded to the top of Eccles Hill where they were confronted by members of the Canadian home guard and volunteers.

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