BattlefieldsIona Second Norse Sack
Early Medieval

Iona Second Norse Sack

802
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Also known as: Norse Raid on Iona 802
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Iona monastery
Forces
Iona monastic community: c. 60–120 monks and inhabitants.
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse raiders: c. 50–150 warriors
Outcome
Monastery burned a second time
The Battle

History & Significance

A second major attack within seven years forced the Columban community to accelerate plans to establish a safer mother-house at Kells in Ireland.

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