OS1/14/10/52
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supposed Site of BATTLE between the Scots and Danes 1010 [Carnoustie] (Continued) | [continued from page 51] From the death of Alpin we find nothing remarkable occurring in which Dundee was concerned untill the year 1010 when Malcolm II defeated the Danes under Camus their general at Barrie or Carnoustie, about 10 miles to the eastward of the town. Not long before this Malcolm had overthrown the Danes with great slaughter at Mortlach in Aberdeenshire which untoward event being related to Sweyn King of Denmark instead of deterring him from any farther attempt on Scotland encouraged him; the rather that having recently reduced England he was determined to reduce Scotland also. For this purpose he fitted out two fleets one in Norway the other in England and placed both under the command one of the ablest of his officers - Disappointed in effecting a landing in the Firth Camus bore away northwards and anchoring in Lunan Bay landed his troops in the vicinity of the Red Head a few miles beyond Arbroath. Proceeding to Brechin he laid siege to the Castle but not being able to reduce it, in the true Spirit of northern barbarism he set fire to the town and church and reduced them to ashes. Leaving this scene of blazing desolation he proceeded across the country towards Balbride or Panbride on the west - plundering and burning every place in his route among which tradition says was the church of Aberelliot or Arbirlot. Pitching his Camp at Carnoustie he waited the approach of Malcolm who he learned was approaching with his army from Dundee where he had rested a few days. Malcolm took up his position at Barrie in front of and about a mile distant from the lines of the invaders. Both armies prepared for battle - a battle of the highest moment to Scotland as upon the issue of it her fate depended. Effectually to arouse the Danish Soldiers it is said that on disembarkation at Lunan Bay Camus destroyed or sent away his ships thus showing his army that they were to rely wholly upon their swords. The morning of the day of battle at length dawned and the Danes confidently expected to gain the victory but instead of Scotland becoming a feudatory or dependent of the Danish Crown, victory sat on the helmet of her monarch - [continued on page 53] |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 52Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Bizzy- Moderator
Location information for this page.
There are no linked mapsheets.