Document record MAB59848 - THE CAIRNWELL
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Summary
Site of the battle of Cairnwell which was was fought in 1602.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 1300 7700 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO17NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of the battle of Cairnwell which was was fought in 1602. The main conflict took place on the Aberdeenshire side. Cattle thieves retreating with their booty from Glenshee defeated their pursuers until routed by the men of Braemar under McKenzie of Dalmore.
Period Notes
Battle of 1602.
Author unknown, n.d., ABERDEEN JOURNAL N & Q, No4(1911) 60-1 (Bibliographic reference). SAB18.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO17NW2;
- NRHE Numlink: 29582;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO17NW0002;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/29582 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB18 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. ABERDEEN JOURNAL N & Q. No4(1911) 60-1.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 4 2020 3:15PM
