First Battle of Alton 1001
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1001 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Anglo-Saxons, Vikings | Wikidata |
About the battle
The First Battle of Alton was a skirmish in 1001 between the English and the Vikings. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle it took place at somewhere called, in Old English, Æthelingadene. Traditionally, the site was believed to have been what is now Alton, Hampshire. However, it is thought more likely to have been in the East and West Dean area of modern-day West Sussex.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.1510, -0.9750
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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