Descriptive Gazetteer Entry for Dunan-Aula

Dunan-Aula, a tumulus in Craignish parish, Argyllshire, in the valley of Barbreck. It is said to have been formed over the grave of a Danish prince of the name of Olaf or Olaus, who led an invading force into sanguinary battle with the natives on ground in its vicinity; and ¼ mile distant are a number of rude monuments erected in memory of the warriors who fell in the battle.


(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)

Linked entities:
Feature Description: "a tumulus"   (ADL Feature Type: "historical sites")
Administrative units: Craignish ScoP       Argyll ScoCnty

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