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| − | + | '''Athelstaneford''' is a village in [[East Lothian]], [[Scotland]] famous for the legendary 9th century battle in which the white cross of St. Patrick is said to have appeared in the cloudless sky, inspiring a win for the [[Picts]] and Scots. [[King]] [[Athelstan]] of England died there retreating from an invasion of Scotland in 939. | |
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Latest revision as of 22:58, January 5, 2009
Athelstaneford is a village in East Lothian, Scotland famous for the legendary 9th century battle in which the white cross of St. Patrick is said to have appeared in the cloudless sky, inspiring a win for the Picts and Scots. King Athelstan of England died there retreating from an invasion of Scotland in 939.