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Early Medieval

Danish Raid on St Albans Region 1010

1010
Hertfordshire, England
Also known as: Norse raid Hertfordshire 1010 · Danes threaten St Albans 1010
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hertfordshire English
Forces
Hertfordshire English militia c.300–800.
VS
Victor
Danish raiders
Forces
Danish raiders c.1,500–2,500
Outcome
Region plundered as Danish army moved through the Chiltern corridor
The Battle

History & Significance

The Danish penetration to the St Albans region in 1010 demonstrated that Thorkell campaign had effectively neutralised the entire south and east of England from London northward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Danish Raid on St Albans Region 1010

The Clock Tower
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
St Albans Abbey Gatehouse
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
St Albans Abbey, site of conventual buildings
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Benedictine Priory of St Mary (Sopwell Priory) and the post-medieval mansions known as Sopwell House or Lee Hall
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Verulamium, part of wall and ditch of Roman city
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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