BattlefieldsBattle of Clontarf — Orkney Involvement
Early Medieval

Battle of Clontarf — Orkney Involvement

1014
Dublin, Ireland
Also known as: Orkney at Clontarf 1014
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norse-Irish coalition (Orkney/Dublin allies)
Forces
Orkney/Norse allies c. 3,000–5,000.
VS
Victor
Brian Boru (Irish)
Forces
Brian Boru c. 7,000–10,000
Outcome
Orkney earls Sigurd and Brodir killed at Clontarf
The Battle

History & Significance

The death of Orkney earl Sigurd the Stout at Clontarf in Ireland fatally weakened Norse power in the northern isles and accelerated the succession crisis that would eventually see Norse influence recede from mainland Scotland.

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