Document record MAB59953 - SADDLE HILLOCK
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Summary
Site of a Battle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 2900 5000 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO25SE |
| Civil Parish | Ruthven |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a Battle. According to Warden, tradition states that a battle took place between the English under Edward I and the Scots under Bruce, in the north part of Ruthven parish, south of Saddle Hillock. The dead are said to have been buried under a huge cairn on the East Moor of Ruthven. The East Moor of Ruthven has not been located.
, (Photograph). SAB24864.
WARDEN, A. J., 1880-85, ANGUS OR FORFARSHIRE: THE LAND & PEOPLE, Vol.5, 109 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2086.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO25SE14;
- NRHE Numlink: 31051;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO25SE0014;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31051 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2020 9:59AM
