Battle of Stracathro | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Kingdom of Moray Kingdom of Ross |
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Edward, Constable of Scotland |
Óengus of Moray † Máel Coluim |
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Strength | |||||||
10,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1,000+ | 4,000 |
Coordinates: 56°44′28″N 2°39′18″W / 56.741°N 2.655°W The Battle of Stracathro, also known as the Battle of Inchbare, took place on 16 April 1130 about 3 miles north of Brechin, Scotland, near the River North Esk. Óengus of Moray and Máel Coluim mac Alaxandair invaded Scotland with 5000 warriors according to the Anglo-Norman chronicler Orderic Vitalis. The forces loyal to David I of Scotland under Edward, Constable of Scotland met and defeated the invading army. Óengus of Moray was killed along with some 4000 of the Moravians.