Document record MAB51842 - BATTLE OF CULBLEAN
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Summary
Site of the Battle of Culblean fought on 30th November 1335 between the forces of Sir Andrew de Moray, Warden of Scotland, and David de Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl, the former being victorious.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4326 0053 (379m by 575m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ40SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of the Battle of Culblean fought on 30th November 1335 between the forces of Sir Andrew de Moray, Warden of Scotland, and David de Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl, the former being victorious. This marked the turning point in the second Scottish War of Independence. A memorial marks the site at circa NJ 4344 0026, erected on 16th September 1956 by the Deeside Field Club. The supposed site is marked on the OS 1st edition map at circa NO 4263 9970 but on the 2nd edition it is marked at circa NJ 4313 0100.
Period Notes
30 November 1335.
SIMPSON, WD, 1930, PSAS 64(1929-30) 210-11, 201-11 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1658.
DRAE, 1957, DEESIDE FIELD No2(2ND SER)89, 59 (Bibliographic reference). SAB413.
May 30 1985 , EM 17-21, EM 17-21 (Ground Photograph). SAB12691.
May 30 1985 , EO 7-9, EO 7-9 (Ground Photograph). SAB12690.
Oct 8 2008 , DG 9935-8, DG 9935-8 (Ground Photograph). SAB19939.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ40SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 17061;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ40SW0028;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17061 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB12690 Ground Photograph: May 30 1985 . EO 7-9. Black & White. EO 7-9.
- --- SAB12691 Ground Photograph: May 30 1985 . EM 17-21. Black & White. EM 17-21.
- --- SAB1658 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1930. PSAS 64(1929-30) 210-11. 201-11.
- --- SAB19939 Ground Photograph: Oct 8 2008 . DG 9935-8. DG. DG 9935-8.
- --- SAB413 Bibliographic reference: DRAE. 1957. DEESIDE FIELD No2(2ND SER)89. 59.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 20 2022 12:53PM
