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Early Medieval

Martyrdom of Edmund of East Anglia

869
Norfolk, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
East Anglia (Edmund)
Forces
Edmund's retinue c. 50–100.
VS
Victor
Danes (Ivar the Boneless)
Forces
Danish forces c. 300–500
Outcome
Edmund captured, tortured, and killed; East Anglia under Danish control
The Battle

History & Significance

Edmund of East Anglia was killed by the Danes after refusing to share his kingdom with a pagan overlord; his martyrdom at Hoxne or Hellesdon made him the patron saint of East Anglia.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Martyrdom of Edmund of East Anglia

St Lawrence's Well, Lower Westick Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Old Assembly Rooms and the remains of St Mary's College
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Curat's House, Haymarket
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
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