Melvadius Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 BBC news is carrying this story that 'Scotland's Inventory of Historic Battlefields ' will probably not be including Mons Graupius in the lsit anytime soon. I must admit that I was not suprised by this reveleation given how much uncertainty there has been about the actual battle site and how many contenders suggested over the last few centuries most of which are listed here. Note to self: I must check if the site suggested a few years back by the Wooliscroft, is included in this list and if it does what they say about it. If I find out I'll amend this post. The most northerly battle fought by imperial Rome could be left out of an inventory of Scottish battlefields due to uncertainty over the site. Mons Graupius in AD 83 or 84 saw the 9th Hispana, its cohorts and Roman cavalry defeat 30,000 Caledonians. Locations suggested in the past include Dunning in Perthshire, Carpow in Fife, Bennachie in Aberdeenshire and Culloden in the Highlands. Historic Scotland said an accurate site was needed for inclusion on its list ...continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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