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Early Medieval

Battle on River Parrett

845
Somerset, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danish Vikings
Forces
c. 2,000–4,000 West Saxon forces.
VS
Victor
West Saxons
Forces
c. 1,000–3,000 Danish Vikings
Outcome
The West Saxons decisively defeated the Danish Viking raiders, driving them from Somerset and forcing them to retreat to their ships.
The Battle

History & Significance

West Saxons won notable victory over Danes raiding Parrett

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle on River Parrett

Timber trackways at Moor Drove, 800m east of Brentsfield Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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