BattlefieldsHarrying of the North -- Durham
Medieval

Harrying of the North -- Durham

1069
Durham, England
Also known as: Burning of Durham 1069 · Norman devastation Durham
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durham populace
VS
Victor
William I
Outcome
City and surrounding settlements burned; population fled or starved
The Battle

History & Significance

Durham and its hinterland were systematically burned as William extinguished resistance in the palatinate county, leaving the area depopulated for years as recorded by Domesday survey entries showing wasted manors.

Forces Involved

William I: c. 2,000–3,000 cavalry & foot. Durham populace: unarmed civilians.

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