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Early Medieval

Danish Raid on Kent 1009

1009
Kent, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
English Kingdom of England
Forces
the English defenders of Kent
VS
Victor
Danes under Thorkell the Tall
Forces
Large Danish fleet under Thorkell the Tall
Outcome
Kent was systematically plundered and English efforts to intercept the fleet failed. The raids culminated in the sack of Canterbury in 1011.
The Battle

History & Significance

Thorkell the Tall led a large Danish fleet that raided Kent and much of southern England over several years. Canterbury was later sacked and Archbishop Alphege was killed.

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