Battle of Aylesford 455
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 455 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 5th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Saxon settlement of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Aylesford or Epsford (Old English: Æȝelesford) was fought between Britons and Anglo-Saxons recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the Historia Brittonum. Both sources concur that it involved the Anglo-Saxon leaders Hengist and Horsa on one side and the family of Vortigern on the other, but neither says who won the battle. It was fought near Æglesthrep, presumed to be Aylesford, in Kent.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.3167, 0.5000
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