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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of BATTLE between the Forces of King Robert the Bruce and the Earl of Buchan A.D. 1307 [North Mains, Bourtie] | (Site of) Battle a.d. 1307 | Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bissett, Manse, Bourtie Mr Walker, North Mains |
046 | At or about this place a battle was fought on *the 25th December 1307, between King Robert Bruce, and Comyn Earl of Buchan; in which the latter's Army was entirely routed. Barbour in his account of the battle says it was fought 22nd May 1308. |
| BRONZE CELT, TRINKETS &C FOUND HEREABOUTS A.D. 1830 [North Mains] | Bronze Celt, Gold Bracelet & other Trinkets found hereabouts (about a.d. 1830) | Revd. Dr. [Reverend Doctor] Bissett Manse, Bourtie Mr Walker North Mains |
046 | When the former tenant of North Mains, about the year 1830, was improving & clearing a piece of land on his farm, he discovered a portion of a bronze celt, measuring about three inches in breadth: A Gold Bracelet, & other Trinkets were also found, supposed to have belonged to the followers of Bruce. |
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[Page] 11Parish of Bourtie
*25th December 1307. Pictorial History of Scotland.
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