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Early Medieval

Danish Raid on Sheppey

835
Kent, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local defenders
VS
Victor
Danish Vikings
Outcome
The Danish Vikings successfully raided and plundered the island of Sheppey, overwhelming the local defenders and establishing a pattern of Norse aggression that would plague English coasts for generations.
The Battle

History & Significance

First recorded Danish raid on Kent; monastery sacked

Forces Involved

Danish Vikings: c. 300-1,000 (3-10 ships). Local defenders: c. 100-300.

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Scheduled Monuments near Danish Raid on Sheppey

Queenborough Castle
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
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Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
Queenborough Lines
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Nunnery at Minster Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
'Castle Rough' Medieval moated site
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
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