Aberdeenshire HER - NO17NW0002 - THE CAIRNWELL

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Primary Reference	NO17NW0002
Name	THE CAIRNWELL
NRHE Card No.	NO17NW2
NRHE Numlink	29582
HES SM No.	NULL
HES LB No.	NULL
Site Form	Documentary Record Only
Site Condition	Unlocated
Details	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.
Last Update	04/06/2020
Updated By	cpalmer

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Date of Compilation

National Grid Reference: NO 1300 7700

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
BATTLES		SITE OF	A	100