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	Largs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The town was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263, in which a Scottish army attacked the armies of King Magnus III of Mann and the Isles and his ally King Haakon IV of Norway, in a confrontation that led to the death of King Haakon on Orkney soon after.
		As a result of the battle the Hebrides came under Scottish rule as did the Isle of Man in 1266 after the demise of King Magnus III.
		Largs is the birthplace of Sir Thomas Brisbane and Daniela Nardini
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Largs (226 words)

	Battle of Largs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Largs For You Travel and business information on the Scottish seaside west coast town, on the Firth of Clyde in Ayrshire.
		Largs Mollusks Mollusks from a interglacial estuarine deposit at Largs, New South Wales, Australia.
		Old bataille, bataile, French bataille battle, OF., battle, battalion, from Latin battalia, battualia, the fighting and fencing exercises of soldiers and gladiators, from batuere to strike, beat.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Battle_of_Largs.html (529 words)

	Battle of Largs -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Battle of Largs took place in (Click link for more info and facts about Largs) Largs, (Click link for more info and facts about North Ayrshire) North Ayrshire in 1263 between Scotland and King (Click link for more info and facts about Haakon IV of Norway) Haakon IV of Norway's forces.
		The outcome of the battle is today recognised as a victory for the Scots, as it began the chain of events that soon ensured their dominance over the (A group of more than 500 islands off the western coast of Scotland) Western Isles.
		Varying historical reports and interpretations call the battle either a victory for the (The dialect of English used in Scotland) Scots or a victory for the (A Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway) Norwegians.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/battle_of_largs.htm (326 words)

	Encyclopedia: First Battle of Panipat
		The battle was fought near the small village of Panipat, in the present day Indian state of Haryana, an area that has been the site of a number decisive battles for the control of Northern India since the twelfth century.
		The battle marked the foundation of the so called Mughal or Mogul empire in India - the word means Mongol and alludes to the Turko-Mongol origins of Baburs and his officers, although the majority of his troops would probably have had been of mixed Central Asian descent.
		The other significance of the battle is that it marked the beginning of large scale use of fire arms in Indian warfare as artillery is used for the first time in india.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/First-Battle-of-Panipat (555 words)

	Largs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Largs is a burgh in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
		The town was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263, in which a Scottish army attacked King Hakon 's Viking s, in a confrontation which led to the Norse abandoning Western Scotland soon after.
		Largs Online A visitor's guide to the locality with accommodation listings, places to eat and drink, tourist attractions and travel information.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Largs.html (297 words)

	Battle of Largs - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Battle of Largs took place in Largs, North Ayrshire in 1263 between Scotland and the forces of King Magnus III of Man and the Isles as well as the manxmen's ally, King Haakon IV of Norway.
		Orkney and Shetland came under Scottish rule in 1468 and 1469, after being leased to Scotland as a garantee for payment of dowry from King Christian I of Denmark-Norway to the Scottish king James III who married his daughter, Margrete.
		[1] (http://www.scotclans.com/history/1468_orkney.html) As for the battle itself, its outcome was seemingly integral to these events that followed, hence the fashion for proclaiming it a Scottish victory despite clear evidence one way or the other.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Battle_of_Largs (420 words)

	Historical perspective for Largs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The country surrounding Largs is picturesque and fertile; the climate is dry and healthy; and, although not so absolutely protected from the E wind as its inhabitants claim, it is one of the healthiest and most favourite watering-places on the Clyde.
		Largs is the seat of a head post office, with the usual departments; has branch offices of the Royal and Union Banks; and 18 insurance companies have agents in the town.
		The parish of Largs is bounded on the N and E by Renfrewshire, on the SE by Kilbirnie parish, on the S by Dalry and West Kilbride, and on the W by the Firth of Clyde.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory456.html (2827 words)

	McPhun 1835 - Tour 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The bay of Largs, though well-sheltered by one of the Cumbray islands which stretches across its mouth, is nevertheless peculiarly exposed to the wind.
		Largs is celebrated as having been the scene of Haco, king of Norway's defeat, in 1263.
		Two miles to the south is Brisbane house, the seat of the family of that name; and 2 miles to the east is Kelburn, the seat of the Earl of Glasgow, in the neighbourhood of which is a fine glen and cascade.
	cookfmly.rootsweb.com /mcphun1835/tour_4.htm (782 words)

	Largs Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		The town of Largs lies on the Ayrshire coast of the Firth of Clyde, sheltering behind the northern tip of Great Cumbrae Island.
		As you stroll along Largs' pleasant pebbles beaches, it is worth remembering that 740 years ago an encounter took place here that changed the course of history and helped shape the Scotland we know today.
		Nardini's and the old Moorings building are two of Largs instantly recognisable landmarks included alongside loads of more unusual views of the town in their book too like the naval destroyer that ran aground in March 1914.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /largs/largs (879 words)

	The Ayrshire Locality
		Largs is also the ferry point for the Isle of Millport, another very popular holiday resort.
		The prominent event connected with the town is the Battle of Largs in 1263.
		Largs has changed considerably over the years - day trippers replace the long term holiday maker of the beginning of the century.
	www.mcintyre.demon.co.uk /local/locall.htm (662 words)

	Largs Online - A Visitor's Guide to Largs, Ayrshire
		Largs is situated on the Firth of Clyde in the South West of Scotland, with stunning views of the Isle of Cumbrae.
		Largs entered the history books in 1263 when Viking invaders were overthrown by the Scots in the Battle of Largs - an event commemorated in the Viking Festival which takes place every September in the town.
		Largs has a wide range of accommodation for the tourist, ranging from friendly B and B's to quality hotels, as well as self-catering accommodation and caravan / campsites.
	www.geocities.com /largsonline (278 words)

	Scottish Towns - Largs - The Battle of Largs
		King Alexander III and the Battle of Largs
		At the Battle of Largs, Alexander defeated the mighty Norse army by a notable blend of strategy and tactics.
		The Battle of Largs was an early and remarkable example of Scottish tactics and strategy - "get the enemy on your own ground in unfavourable conditions and tackle him where you want him to be.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /ayrshire/largs/history2.html (1148 words)

	Ayrshire Paths - the history of Largs and Fairlie
		Largs was a centre for handloom weaving and fishing with over 50 boats.
		Battle of Largs where the Scots repelled the troops of King Haco of Norway in 1263.
		Although not a major battle it was the beginning of the end of Viking domination.
	www.ayrshirepaths.org.uk /histlargs.htm (767 words)

	MacNeill Family - MacNeills in Battle
		The 25th chief, Neil MacNeil, fought with King Alexander III to finally defeat the Norse at the Battle of Largs in 1263.
		The MacNeils participated at the Battle of Glenlivet in October of 1594.
		In this battle, the Earl of Argyle was sent by King James VI to defeat the Catholic Earls.
	home.pacbell.net /roymc/Battle.htm (307 words)

	Costa Del Largos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		A battle took place, called The Battle of Largs, between the Vikings and the Scots.
		Other sources of information suggest, it was a hard fought battle with many killed or wounded on both sides and it was not clear who had won.
		A Viking village is built, the battle of Largs is re-enacted and a great fireworks display takes place at the Pencil, which marks the place of the battle site.
	www.geocities.com /costadellargos/pencil.html (278 words)

	Battle of Largs 1263 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		By the mid-12th century the Norwegians appeared uninterested in their Scottish lands, and by 1156 Somerled, descended from Dalriada royalty, had become their lands’ “sub-king” and son-in-law of Olaf, King of Man. In 1263, Alexander III made an offer to Haakon IV to buy Kintyre and the Isles back.
		With his men hungry to pillage, Haakon sent part of the fleet to Bute and Loch Lomond, which was reached by dragging fifty galleys across the land at Tarbet.
		On the 30 September a gale struck the area, wrecking and sinking the galleys.
	www.scotclans.com /clans/1263.htm (254 words)

	The Battle of Largs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Vikings landed a force at Largs, which was to be a beachhead for the landing of the remainder of the Viking force.
		The Scottish advantage of ground carried the battle, as eventually the Scots pushed down the slope and into the town itself, thereby forcing the remaining and greatly outnumbered Vikings ashore to attempt to reach their ships.
		The Battle of Largs is notable for several reasons; the first of, which is the regaining of territory that gave Scotland the shape, it generally retains to this day.
	www.tartans.com /articles/battleoflargs.html (975 words)

	Viking sculpture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The subsequent Battle of Largs was a bloody one, with few survivors.
		Largs has a great pride in its Viking connections....there are festivals every summer and the Vikingar Centre has a dramatic presentaion of the Gods and people.....
		This sculpture was commissioned in 1996 by the local marina and it is fixed to the breakwater of large rocks.
	www.metalgarden.ca /newimages/viking-1.htm (199 words)

	King Haco's Battle with the Scots at Largs
		All the winter through resounded the clang of preparation, and when the snows melted and in their place came the soft winds and the green grasses of the spring of 1263, there loosed from Bergen an expedition that was the glory of all the beholders.
		Spears were shivered against the shields of the Norsemen, and darts were caught upon them or found rest on the breasts of the warriors; swords rung on swords, axes fell upon helmets, and shouts of defiance were answered by counter shouts or found mournful echo in the groans of the wounded and the dying.
		Such is the Scottish narration of the battle of Largs prosaic, matter-of-fact, as becomes a Scottish story of long ago.
	www.maybole.org /history/Books/legends/kinghaco.htm (5267 words)

	Encyclopedia: Battle of Largs
		The seafront at Largs Largs is a burgh in North Ayrshire, Scotland about 33 miles from Glasgow.
		HÃ¥kon IV (1204â€“December 15, 1263), also called Haakon the Old, was declared to be the son of HÃ¥kon III of Norway, the leader of the Birkebeiner, who had seized control over large parts of Norway in 1202.
		The battle is commemorated in modern-day Largs by a small monument of cylindrical shape with a spiked top at the seafront - inevitably, it is known as "The Pencil." The seafront at Largs Largs is a burgh in North Ayrshire, Scotland about 33 miles from Glasgow.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Battle-of-Largs (672 words)

	Scottish Battles
		This battle was in reply to an English raid of three years previous.
		During the course of the battle, the Earl of Douglas, who was in the thick of the battle, suddenly fell to the ground with three spears protruding from his body.
		The fight was so severe (the Battle is now known as 'Red Harlaw'), and the victory so important, that certain privileges were granted to the heirs of the fallen lowlanders.
	www.fife.50megs.com /scottish-battles.htm (2443 words)

	Scotland's Past (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		In the southwest the amount of work that has been done is minimal and it is largely due to the efforts of one man, Bill Cormack, that much is known at all.
		Evidence is not completely lacking, however, a discovery was made in 1990 of a large scatter of narrow blade microliths at Bettyhill on the river Naver.
		On the west coast and in the islands there are large concentrations of Mesolithic sites and a lot more has been done here in the area of modern excavation and recording than in other parts of Scotland.
	www.scotlandspast.org /mesolith2.cfm (1850 words)

	Largs - home of the Viking Festival.
		The Battle of Largs was the last Norse raid on the mainland of Scotland.
		The child is known in Scottish history as the Maid of Norway and her untimely death caused the disputed succession which led to the War of Scottish Independence.
		In 1912 this Battle of Largs Memorial was erected here by public subscription on the traditional site of the fighting.
	www.largs.org /tourism/vikings/index.htm (317 words)

	Doon the Watter tae Largs
		The battle of Largs was fought here against maurauding Vikings 1300 years ago.
		Largs also hosts a Viking festival week each September which culminates in a recreation of the ancient battle and ends with the burning of a Viking longboat.
		Finally, no visit to Largs would be complete without sampling the delights of its famous ice cream shops.
	www.clyde-valley.com /glasgow/largs.htm (85 words)

	History from Rampant Scotland Directory
		Siege of Berwick and the Battle of Halidon Hill
		of the battle by Donald Mackay, a map of the battle and tales of the aftermath and the treatment of Jacobite prisoners.
		Based largely on information supplied by each parish church minister, the old (first) Statistical Account and the New (second) Statistical Account provide a rich record of a wide variety of topics: wealth, class and poverty; climate, agriculture, fishing and wildlife; population, schools, and the moral health of the people.
	www.rampantscotland.com /history.htm (5332 words)

	LARGS & DIST. HISTORICAL SOC. - Publications
		"The Parish of Largs" - - - Rev.
		"Battle of Largs" - - - A5-size leaflet showing the 'Pencil' monument to the battle of 1263, with two pages of summary information and a page of sources for further reference.
		Orders for publications may be sent to the Publications Convener, Largs and District Historical Society, Kirkgate House, Manse Court, LARGS, Ayrshire, KA30 8AW, United Kingdom, enclosing payment by cheque (in sterling), payable to Largs and District Historical Society, for the full amount including postage and packing.
	freespace.virgin.net /mike.mackenzie2/LDHSpubs.htm (547 words)

	Largs,largs guide,cycling paradise, vikings,battle of largs,cycling,largs jazz festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Largs a seaside town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 35 Miles from Glasgow.
		Largs is a very popular seaside resort and a destination for holiday-maker, tourist and a day tripper all year round.
		A ferry service run fequently from Largs pier to Millport (Isle of Cumbrae), while the Waverley visit the pier regularly during the summer on her cruse from Tarbet, Rothesay to Brodick (Isle of Arran)
	www.largs-today.com (185 words)

	The Battle of Largs
		The town of Largs stands on Largs Bay, two and a half miles north of Fairlie.
		The Battle of the Largs marked the rise of independent Scotland and the terminal decline of Norway’s North Sea hegemony and was the last Norse raid on the mainland of Scotland..
		In 1912 the Battle of Largs Memorial was erected at Bowen Craig by public subscription on the traditional site of the fighting.
	www.artema.com.au /Boyd/kilmarnock/battle_of_Largs.htm (733 words)

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