MHG2005 - Battle Site, (980/<1014) Skitten
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Type and Period (1)
- BATTLE SITE (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
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- None recorded
Full Description
Liot, Earl of Caithness and Orkney, was fatally wounded in battle with Scottish Earl Magbiod (? MacBeth) at Skida Myre (Skitten: ND 318 570) in 980 AD. He was succeeded by his nephew, Sigurd, who met the Scottish Earl Finlay in battle at the same place before 1014. In both battles, the Norse were victorious.
J Anderson 1873.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3179 5699 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35NW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9115 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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