Stracathro
Battle Site (12th Century)
Site Name Stracathro
Classification Battle Site (12th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Battle Of Stracathro
Canmore ID 34977
Site Number NO56NE 17
NGR NO 596 659
NGR Description NO c. 596 659
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/34977
- Council Angus
- Parish Stracathro
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO56NE 17 c. 596 659.
(Area: NO 596 659) Battle fought in this locality between Angus, Earl of Moray and King David I, AD 1130 (NAT).
OS 6" map, (1927).
David I defeated Angus, Earl of Moray in a battle at Stracathro in 1130 (Annals of Ulster 12th century; Aildred 12th century), but the exact site is not known.
The published site 'is most likely on, or near, the spot where the battle commenced. It extended as far east as Ballownie (NO 610 650) where the Earl of Moray is said to have been killed.' (Name Book c 1860) Relics of the battle are said to have been found.
G Chalmers (1807) 1887-92.
No further information.
Visited by OS (ISS) 31 August 1971.
