Battle of Dun Nechtain (May 20th 685) - A Pictish stone at Aberlemno Church yardRelief is thought to
Battle of Dun Nechtain (May 20th 685) - A Pictish stone at Aberlemno Church yardRelief is thought to depict Battle of Dun Nechtain where Picts defeated invading Northumbrian forces. Among the casualties was Ecgfrith, king of Northumbria. Picts and their leader Bridei III (?) are portrayed on the left and their enemies on the right.Source: By Greenshed [Public domain], from Wikimedia Commons -- source link
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