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Early Medieval

Rochester Viking Attack 998

998
Kent, England
Also known as: Norse assault Rochester 998 · Danes attack Rochester 998
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rochester
Forces
Rochester garrison & militia (c. 300–500).
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse raiders: c. 8–12 ships (c. 800–1,200)
Outcome
City and surroundings harried
The Battle

History & Significance

The 998 Norse attack on Rochester continued the systematic plundering of Kentish towns and showed that the Viking fleet was now confident enough to strike a defended episcopal city on the Medway.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Rochester Viking Attack 998

Rochester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Bridge Chapel
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Rochester Priory cloister
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Rochester city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Open areas within Roman, Saxon and medieval town
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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