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Early Medieval

Bedford Viking Attack 1010

1010
Bedfordshire, England
Also known as: Danes attack Bedford 1010 · Norse threat to Bedford 1010
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Bedfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Bedford English
Forces
Bedford English defenders c.200–400.
VS
Victor
Danish army
Forces
Danish army c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Town threatened and area plundered
The Battle

History & Significance

The Danish reach to Bedford in 1010 showed that no English burh in the south or Midlands was beyond the operational range of Thorkell fleet-based army during this pivotal campaign year.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Bedford Viking Attack 1010

Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Bedford Castle motte and bailey
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Site of Newnham Priory
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
The Moot Hall
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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