Battle of Stamford (894) 894
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 894 | 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 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Stamford occurred when West Saxon Ealdorman Aethelnoth invaded the town in the summer of 894, but it was not besieged and Danish rule was unaffected.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Stamford, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 52.6556, -0.4837
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Other battles of the Viking activity in the British Isles
- Battle of York 867
- Battle of Ashdown 871
- Battle of Basing 871
- Battle of Englefield 871
- Battle of Reading 871
- Battle of Chippenham 878
- Battle of Cynwit 878
- Battle of Edington 878
- Battle of Buttington 893
- Battle of Tettenhall 910
All battles of the Viking activity in the British Isles →
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Further reading
- Battle of Stamford (894) on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Stamford (894)
- Wikidata Q24892888