BattlefieldsHarrying of the North -- Blackburnshire
Medieval

Harrying of the North -- Blackburnshire

1069
Lancashire, England
Also known as: Burning of Blackburnshire 1069 · Norman devastation east Lancashire
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Blackburnshire communities
Forces
local militias c. 300-600; midwinter Pennine crossing operation.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces c. 1,000-2,000
Outcome
Pennine foothills communities burned; Lancashire hinterland destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Blackburnshire was laid waste as part of Williams midwinter crossing of the Pennines, its communities burned to prevent any rebel remnant from regrouping in the upland valleys of east Lancashire.

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