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Early Medieval

Edward the Elder Captures Stamford 918

918
Lincolnshire, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lincolnshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danes
Forces
Stamford Danish garrison c.400–800.
VS
Victor
Wessex (Edward the Elder)
Forces
Wessex forces c.2,000–3,500
Outcome
Stamford surrendered; Lincolnshire Danes submit
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward the Elder methodically recovered the Five Boroughs in 917-918; Stamford submission in 918 was part of the systematic reconquest of the Danelaw.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Edward the Elder Captures Stamford 918

Area of medieval town by Barnhill House
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Stamford Castle (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Norman arch at No 11 St Mary's Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Site of St Peter's Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Tower of city wall, West Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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