BattlefieldsBattle of Farnham / Thorney (893)
Early Medieval

Battle of Farnham / Thorney (893)

893
Surrey, England
Also known as: Haesten's Second Invasion
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Surrey, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Haesten's Danes
VS
Victor
English
Outcome
Danish force intercepted and pursued
The Battle

History & Significance

Part of the complex 893 campaign against Haesten's army. After the main victory at Farnham, pursuit operations continued as the Danish force attempted to escape to safety across the Thames and into Essex. The 893 campaign is notable for Alfred's sophisticated use of his reformed army in coordinated pursuit and interception operations across multiple counties simultaneously.

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