Battle of Lumphanan 1057
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Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1057 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | Scotland | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Lumphanan was fought on 15 August 1057, between Macbeth, King of Scots, and the future King Malcolm III. Macbeth would die from wounds sustained in the battle, which came after his defeat at the battle of Dunsinane in 1054. According to tradition, the battle took place at Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire. Macbeth's Stone, a large boulder at the site, is said to mark the spot where Macbeth was mortally wounded. Following the battle, Lulach - Macbeth's stepson - was crowned King, before being killed by Malcolm who then took the throne.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 57.1197, -2.7037
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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