Document record MAB59468 - BATTLE FAULD
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Summary
Battle Fauld is traditionally said to be where two gentlemen fought for the hand of 'a maiden fair'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0790 5780 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK05NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crimond |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Battle Fauld is traditionally said to be where two gentlemen fought for the hand of 'a maiden fair'. The loser is supposedly buried here but no grave remains have been located.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No21(1870) 12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NK05NE21;
- NRHE Numlink: 94075;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK05NE0017;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/94075 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No21(1870) 12.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 25 2011 11:26AM
