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Early Medieval

Danish Army at Thetford 869

869
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Great Army winters at Thetford · Danes sack Thetford 869
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
East Anglians
Forces
East Anglian forces c. 2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Danish Great Army
Forces
Danish Great Army c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
East Anglians defeated; King Edmund captured and martyred
The Battle

History & Significance

The Danish wintering at Thetford in 869 culminated in the defeat of the East Anglian army and the martyrdom of King Edmund, whose cult subsequently became one of medieval England most powerful.

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