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Early Medieval

Battle of the River Idle 869

869
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Danes defeat Northumbrians at Idle 869
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northumbrian English
Forces
Northumbrian forces c. 2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Danish Great Army
Forces
Danish Great Army c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
Northumbrian resistance crushed in the southern Danelaw borderlands
The Battle

History & Significance

Danish victory along the River Idle consolidated control of the corridor between Northumbria and the emerging East Midlands Danelaw, sealing the northern flank of the Danish position.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of the River Idle 869

Moated site and fishpond east of Misson village
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Roman fort and a section of Roman road 350m north west of Holly House Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.6 miles
Market cross
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Manor Farm moat
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Mattersey Priory Gilbertine monastery: monastic precinct.
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
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