BattlefieldsShoreham Viking Raid 994
Early Medieval

Shoreham Viking Raid 994

994
Sussex, England
Also known as: Norse attack Shoreham 994 · Danes raid Sussex coast 994
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Sussex coastal settlements
Forces
Sussex coastal settlements: local militia & fyrd (c. 200–400).
VS
Victor
Norse fleet
Forces
Norse fleet: c. 5–15 ships (c. 500–1,500 men)
Outcome
Sussex coast plundered after failed London attack
The Battle

History & Significance

Norse ravaging of the Sussex coast in 994 following the repulse from London showed the Viking capacity to redirect aggression rapidly, ensuring no campaign returned empty-handed.

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