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Harrying of the North -- Nottinghamshire

1070
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Norman devastation Nottinghamshire 1070
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Nottinghamshire settlements
Forces
Nottinghamshire militia c. 400-1,000; forest settlement destruction.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces c. 1,500-3,000
Outcome
Sherwood area communities burned; rebel shelter denied
The Battle

History & Significance

Nottinghamshires communities were burned during the pacification sweep, destroying the forest settlements that could have sheltered continuing English resistance in the Midlands heartland.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Harrying of the North -- Nottinghamshire

Cellar under No 8, Castle Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Rock cut houses S of Nottingham Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Nottingham Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Caves at Drury Hill
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Caves under Nos 3-7 Middle Pavement
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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