Battle of Cynwit 878
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 878 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 9th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Viking activity in the British Isles | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of Wessex | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Cynwit or Countisbury Hill took place between West Saxons and Vikings in 878. The location of the fortress the battle is named for is not known with certainty but probably was at Countisbury Hill or Wind Hill, near Countisbury, Devon. A possible alternative site for the siege and battle is Cannington Camp in the Parrett estuary near Combwich.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.1586, -3.0783
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