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Corrichie

Battle Site (16th Century), Commemorative Monument (mid 20th Century)
Corrichie
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Why this matters

The Battle of Corrichie was fought in 1590 between the forces of Alexander, 1st Lord Gordon, and the Marquess of Huntly, leading to Gordon's victory and his emergence as a dominant figure in north-eastern Scotland. The battle marked a shift in regional power and secured Gordon's influence over the area.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Corrichie as Battle Site (16th Century), Commemorative Monument (mid 20th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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