Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Stracathro
Also known as: Srath Catharach
Stracathro — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stracathro is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7785°, -2.6216°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stracathro (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Catharach) is a small place in Angus, Scotland. It was the site of a Roman marching camp as their forces invaded to the north.
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Background
History
A Roman marching camp has been discovered at Stracathro. This camp is one day's march from the next camp, at Raedykes to the north. The gate design of the Stracathro Roman Camp is a distinctive bell-shaped indentation of the rampart perimeter. Stracathro was the site of the Battle of Stracathro in 1130. This was the culmination of an invasion into southern Scotland led by Angus, ruler of the partially independent "kingdom" of Moray. He wanted to expand his territory and obtain recognition as a ruler independent of the Scottish kings. Angus was met by the royal army, led by the Constable of Scotland in the absence of King David, who had pressing business in England. The result was a decisive…
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- Coordinates
- 56.7785, -2.6216
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1644791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stracathro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stracathro School.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stracathro?
- Stracathro is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7QF).
- Is Stracathro free to visit?
- Yes, Stracathro is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stracathro?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7QF.