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Early Medieval

Viking siege of Wareham

876
Dorset, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
West Saxons
Forces
West Saxons c. 1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
Danes
Forces
Danes c. 2,000–4,000
Outcome
The Danes successfully besieged and captured Wareham, forcing the West Saxons to negotiate peace terms and cede significant territory in the subsequent Treaty of Wedmore.
The Battle

History & Significance

Danes seized Wareham; Alfred negotiated; Danes fled to Exeter

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Viking siege of Wareham

Bowl barrow at the eastern end of Stonehill Down, 270m SSW of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.5 miles
Oval barrow at the western end of Stonehill Down, 800m south west of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Cross dyke on Knowle Hill, 470m SSE of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Cross dyke on Knowle Hill, 430m south of East Creech Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Hilltop enclosure and a pillow mound on Knowle Hill
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
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