BattlefieldsHampshire Viking Raid 1001
Early Medieval

Hampshire Viking Raid 1001

1001
Hampshire, England
Also known as: Norse raids Hampshire 1001 · Danes ravage Hampshire 1001
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hampshire inhabitants
Forces
Hampshire militia & fyrd (c. 1,000–2,000).
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse fleet: c. 20–35 ships (c. 2,000–3,500)
Outcome
County widely ravaged after Exeter sack
The Battle

History & Significance

Following the sack of Exeter the Norse fleet swept through Hampshire, demonstrating their ability to operate simultaneously on both the south-west and south coasts of England.

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