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Medieval

Danish fleet in the Humber

1069
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Danish invasion fleet 1069 · King Sweyn fleet 1069
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Norman coastal forces
VS
Victor
Danish and English rebels
Outcome
Fleet of 240 ships landed unopposed; joined northern rebels; later bought off
The Battle

History & Significance

The arrival of the Danish fleet with Edgar Aetheling aboard transformed a local northern rebellion into an international crisis that nearly undid the entire Norman settlement of England.

Casualties & Losses

Norman coastal garrisons overwhelmed

Forces Involved

Danes & rebels: c. 2,000–3,000. Norman coastal forces: c. 500–1,000.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Danish fleet in the Humber

Beverley Gate and adjacent archaeological remains forming part of Hull's medieval and post-medieval defences
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Hull Castle, South Blockhouse and part of late 17th century Hull Citadel Fort at Garrison Side
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 220m east of West Marsh Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
'The Castles' motte and bailey
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Haltemprice Augustinian priory
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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