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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Site of BATTLE OF MORTLACH A.D. 1010 | Battle of Mortlach | Continued | [continued from page 114] however, to expel such intruders, he now returns upon them from the south, with a powerful force; and the Danes, having intelligence of his motions came forward to give him battle. The armies get their first sight of one another not far from the church of Mortlach; and a very little to the northward of it they engage. In the beginning of the attack, while pushing on with too ardent an impetuosity, Kenneth, Thane of the Isles; Dunbar, Thane of Laudian; and Graeme, Thane of Strathern are unfortunately slain. On the loss of three of their generals, the Scotch are struck with a panic, and go into confusion. Everything was now in a most doubtful suspense, and too likely to be decisive. The King, who has the character of a brave, sensible and pious man, is most reluctantly along with the retreating crowd, till he was opposite to the church, then a chapel dedicated to Molocus. The narrowness of the passage here abated a little the career of the pursuing Danes; the flying army got a minute to breathe; and, from the very situation of the ground, were again almost necessarily collected. On a mere incident, a presence of mind, or a happy thought, under providence, often depends the fate of war. The monarch was seized, perhaps from the very appearance of the consecrated walls in that aera of superstitiution, with a devotional impulse. He prays, pays his homage to the Virgin Mary, and the tutelary saint, according to the manners of the times, makes a vow, is inspired with a confidence of the aid of Heaven, and addresses himself, in an animating speech, to his countrymen and fellow soldiers. It was the critical moment - his crown, his all was at stake, and the Danes were a cruel enemy. He immediately takes the lead; presses on the foe; throws Erictus, one of the Danish generals, from his horse, and kills him with his own hand. Without a certain degree of enthusiasm, there is nothing great to be done. The charge, without delay, is generally and vigorously renewed; and, under the mingled influence of patriotism and religion, the Scotch carry everything before them, and win the day. And a bloody day it is reported to have been, though a glorious one, for Malcolm and his victorious troops. Some [continued on page 116] |
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Co. [County] of Banff -- Parish of Mortlach
Ordnance Survey - Banff county, OS Name Books - Banff county - Volume 23 - Parish of Mortlach, OS1/4/23
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Mortlach.
Ordnance Survey - Banff county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Banff, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.