Battle of Brentford 1016
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1016 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Viking activity in the British Isles | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Brentford was fought in 1016 between invading forces of the Kingdom of Denmark under Cnut and the defending forces of the Kingdom of England led by Edmund Ironside. The battle was fought as part of a campaign by Cnut to conquer England. The battle was a victory for the English, who nevertheless lost a large number of men.
Cnut's invasion continued after the battle and a peace was made after Edmund lost the Battle of Assandun (in Essex) later in the year. Under these terms Cnut gained Mercia and payment for his army, while Edmund held Wessex. Cnut would gain the whole of England after Edmund's death on 30 November 1016.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.4786, -0.3069
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Brentford (1016) (revision 1370108152), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations removed. No text added.
Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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