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Early Medieval

Battle of Farnham 893

893
Surrey, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Surrey, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Viking army (Haesten)
Forces
c.2,500–4,000 Vikings (Haesten); pitched battle.
VS
Victor
Wessex (Edward the Elder)
Forces
c.2,000–3,500 Wessex (Edward)
Outcome
Viking army driven across the Thames; Haesten checked
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward the Elder defeated the Danish army at Farnham in 893 as Alfred coordinated the defence against Haesten invasion, driving the Danes back into Essex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Farnham 893

Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Farnham Park
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Farnham Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Roman site, Roman Way estate
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Bowl barrow 100m east of Forest Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Bowl barrow 180m south east of Forest Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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