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Early Medieval

Expulsion of Eric Bloodaxe from York (954)

954
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Death of Eric Bloodaxe at Stainmore
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Eric Bloodaxe (Norse)
Forces
Eric Bloodaxe c.200–400; expulsion/skirmish.
VS
Victor
English / Northumbrian English
Forces
Northumbrian English c.400–800
Outcome
Eric Bloodaxe killed at Stainmore; Norse kingship of York ended permanently
The Battle

History & Significance

Eric Bloodaxe, the Norwegian king who had twice held York (947–948, 952–954), was expelled by the Northumbrians and betrayed and killed at Stainmore in the Pennines. His death ended Norse kingship in York permanently. England was now for the first time under a single English king — Eadred — from the Channel to the Tweed. The event is a landmark in English political unification.

Casualties & Losses

Eric Bloodaxe killed with several companions

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