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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of HARE CAIRN | Haer Cairn Hair Cairn Hare Cairn Hare Cairn |
Land of the Lindsays p. [page] 149 Pictorial History of Scotland Memorials of Angus & Mearns Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
027 | A prominent knoll forming the highest point of the "Hill of Stracathro", There is a large remarkable stone on the top of it, which is said to have been the spot where the standard of either of the leaders was planted, in the battle which took place here in 1452, - The following condensed account is taken from the written authorities quoted, After the murder of Douglas, by James 2nd. in Stirling Castle, in 1452, the Earl of Crawford summoned his vassals throughout Angus, with the intention of joining the army of Douglas' brother - who had risen to revenge his death - to march against the King's forces, The King, desirous to cut off the communication between the armies of Douglas and Crawford, commanded the Earl of Huntly - whom he had appointed Lieutenant General - to march southward, while he himself led a powerful army to the north, for the purpose [continued on page 36] |
| Site of the BATTLE between the Earls of Crawford and Huntly [Hare Cairn] | Site of the Battle between the Earls of Huntly and Crawford A.D. 1452 | Land of the Lindsays p. [page] 149 Pictorial History of Scotland Memorials of Angus & Mearns Mr. McNicoll, Teacher |
027 | A prominent knoll forming the highest point of the "Hill of Stracathro", There is a large remarkable stone on the top of it, which is said to have been the spot where the standard of either of the leaders was planted, in the battle which took place here in 1452, - The following condensed account is taken from the written authorities quoted, After the murder of Douglas, by James 2nd. in Stirling Castle, in 1452, the Earl of Crawford summoned his vassals throughout Angus, with the intention of joining the army of Douglas' brother - who had risen to revenge his death - to march against the King's forces, The King, desirous to cut off the communication between the armies of Douglas and Crawford, commanded the Earl of Huntly - whom he had appointed Lieutenant General - to march southward, while he himself led a powerful army to the north, for the purpose [continued on page 36] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 35Co. [County] Forfar -- Parish of Stracathro
[Object name initialled]
JB
Lt.Col [Lieutenant Colonel]
[Sketch denoting dimensions of cairn]
[at top] 2.0
[at base] 3.6
[height] 6.0
[Note]
About 120 Links S.W. [South West] of the stone as it now lies
were found two Stone Cists containing human remains
[Initialled] JB.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Caspell
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