Aberdeenshire HER - NK03NE0053 - GOLF LINKS, CRUDEN BAY

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Primary ReferenceNK03NE0053
NameGOLF LINKS, CRUDEN BAY
NRHE Card No.NK03NE13
NRHE Numlink 20869
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Unlocated
Details Alleged battle site. The final battle between the Scots and the Danes is said to have taken place in the vicinity of Cruden Bay in the early 11th Century, and the Danes driven back to their ships moored in the bay. A church (NK03NE0049) was established on the battlefield in thanksgiving of the victory.
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