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Early Medieval

Siege of Bridgnorth and Bath Viking operations

906
Shropshire, England
Also known as: Viking operations Bath area 906
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
Forces
English defenders c.500–1,500.
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Viking raiding parties c.300–800
Outcome
Viking raiding parties active in Avon and Somerset
The Battle

History & Significance

Viking raiding parties continued to operate in the Bath and Avon area into the early tenth century despite Alfredian defences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Bridgnorth and Bath Viking operations

Bridgnorth Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Panpudding Hill: a ringwork and bailey castle 100m south of Bridgnorth Station
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
The Hermitage
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Motte and bailey castle 90m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Quatford
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Medieval cross in St Gregory's churchyard
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
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