BattlefieldsDanish Submissions at Bakewell 920
Early Medieval

Danish Submissions at Bakewell 920

920
Derbyshire, England
Also known as: Bakewell Submissions 920 · Northern Kings Submit at Bakewell
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Derbyshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
None
Forces
Norse, Scottish, Strathclyde, and Northumbrian delegations
VS
Victor
Edward the Elder
Forces
West Saxon army
Outcome
Scottish, Strathclyde, Northumbrian Danish, and English Northumbrian leaders chose Edward as father and lord
The Battle

History & Significance

The Chronicle records that at Bakewell in the Peak District in 920, Ragnald the Norse king of York, the Scottish king Constantine, the Strathclyde king, and English Northumbrian leaders all chose Edward as their father and lord. This moment is often presented as the high point of Edward reign and represented the widest extent of English overlordship since the Roman period. The submissions were personal rather than annexation of territory but represented a remarkable diplomatic achievement.

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