Siege of Canterbury 1011
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1011 | Wikidata P580 start time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 11th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Anglo-Saxons, Vikings | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Canterbury was a major Viking raid on the city of Canterbury that occurred between 8 and 29 September 1011, fought between a Viking army led by Thorkell the Tall and the Anglo-Saxon defenders. The details of the siege are largely unknown, and most of the known events were recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.2800, 1.0800
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Browse more: battles in Kent · battles in England · Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking · 11th century battles
Further reading
- Siege of Canterbury on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Canterbury
- Wikidata Q60524541