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Early Medieval

Olaf Guthfrithson Campaign in Scotland after Brunanburh 938

938
Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Scottish defenders
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Norse-Irish forces under Olaf Guthfrithson
Outcome
Norse raids partly checked; Constantine II maintained his kingdom
The Battle

History & Significance

After Brunanburh, Olaf Guthfrithson of Dublin raided into southern Scotland; Constantine II attempted to limit the damage while rebuilding Scottish power following the coalition's catastrophic defeat

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Olaf Guthfrithson Campaign in Scotland after Brunanburh 938

Whitewellbrae Wood, henge 60m E of NE corner
Scheduled monument · Bronze Age · ~1.8 miles
Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m E of
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
High House of Edmonston,tower house
Scheduled monument · ~2.6 miles
Newbigging market cross
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Brownsbank,enclosure 300m SE of Stirkfield Farm
Scheduled monument · Post-Medieval · ~2.9 miles
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