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Early Medieval

Ecgfrith Crosses the Tay towards Dun Nechtain 685

685
Angus, Scotland
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Angus, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Pict resistance
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Northumbrian army under Ecgfrith
Outcome
Northumbrian army crossed the Tay; advance continued north to destruction
The Battle

History & Significance

Ecgfrith crossed the Tay at Perth heading into eastern Pictland despite warnings from St Cuthbert and Abbess Aelfflaed; his crossing committed the army to the trap set by Bridei mac Bili at Nechtansmere

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Kittock's Den, fort
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~5.8 miles
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