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Early Medieval

Siege of York by Aethelflaed and Edward (919 context — Viking struggles)

919
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Reconquest attempts on Jorvik · English attacks on Viking York
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northumbrian English
Forces
Northumbrian English c.2,000–4,000.
VS
Victor
Viking Jorvik (Ragnall)
Forces
Ragnall's Vikings c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
Jorvik remained under Viking control despite English advances
The Battle

History & Significance

After Aethelflaed's campaigns in the Midlands, the Viking kingdom of Jorvik faced growing English pressure. Ragnall ua Imair seized York in 919 after defeating the Northumbrians at the Battle of Corbridge. Despite English advances south of the Humber, Yorkshire remained firmly Viking. The contest for York would continue until Athelstan finally took control in 927.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of York by Aethelflaed and Edward (919 context — Viking struggles)

Merchant's Hall, Fossgate
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
South angle tower of Roman fortress
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Medieval stone town house known as The Norman House to the rear of Nos 48 and 50 Stonegate
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St George's medieval chapel 120m south of York Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
York Castle: motte and bailey castle, tower keep castle (including Clifford's Tower), and site of part of Romano-British fort-vicus and Anglian cemetery
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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