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Early Medieval

Battle of Dollar 875

875
Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Also known as: Norse defeat Scots at Dollar 875 · Viking victory Dollar Clackmannanshire 875
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Constantine I of Scotland
Forces
c. 2,500–3,500 Constantine I Scottish army.
VS
Victor
Norse (Thorstein son of Olaf)
Forces
c. 1,500–2,500 Norse raiders
Outcome
Scottish army defeated; Constantine killed according to some sources
The Battle

History & Significance

The Norse victory at Dollar in 875 shattered Constantine I Scottish army and demonstrated that Norse military power could penetrate deep into the Scottish interior, threatening the emerging Kingdom of Alba itself.

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Tillicoultry House,tombstone
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Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon
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Sauchie Tower, tower and house
Scheduled monument · ~4.3 miles
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