Battle of Bauds 962
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 962 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 10th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of Alba, Vikings | Wikidata |
About the battle
Battle of Bauds was fought in 962 in an area known as the Bauds, south of Findochty and west of Cullen near Portknockie, Scotland between Scotland, under King Indulf, and Norse pirates. The Vikings had been raiding and burning through Scotland, and had won numerous skirmishes against the Scots, including the Battle of Dollar. However, in this battle, the Norsemen were defeated. Afterwards, Norse control in Scotland fell apart. However, Indulf was killed in the battle.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.6490, -2.8930
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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