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Early Medieval

Pict and Dalriadan Alliance against Northumbria c.673

673
Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Northumbrian advance parties
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Pictish and Dalriadan joint forces
Outcome
Alliance formed; limited joint resistance; Northumbrian pressure continued
The Battle

History & Significance

Before Nechtansmere, Picts and Dalriadans coordinated resistance to Northumbrian pressure; early example of the two northern peoples cooperating against the common Anglian threat despite their usual rivalry

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