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Early Medieval

Viking raid on Ipswich

991
Suffolk, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ipswich defenders
VS
Victor
Danish Vikings
Outcome
The Danish Vikings successfully sacked and plundered Ipswich, overwhelming the local defenders and establishing a beachhead for further raids across East Anglia.
The Battle

History & Significance

Ipswich pillaged before Maldon

Forces Involved

Danish Vikings: c. 3,000–5,000. Ipswich defenders: c. 200–500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Viking raid on Ipswich

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Wolsey's Gate, College Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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