BattlefieldsNorse Raid on St Davids 982
Early Medieval

Norse Raid on St Davids 982

982
Wales
Also known as: Vikings sack St Davids 982 · Norse attack Menevia 982
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
St Davids cathedral community
Forces
St Davids: monks & local defenders
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse: c. 400–800
Outcome
Cathedral and community plundered
The Battle

History & Significance

The Norse sack of St Davids in 982 targeted the most important ecclesiastical site in Wales, demonstrating that Irish Sea Viking fleets viewed Welsh sacred sites as attractive plunder targets regardless of their cultural significance.

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