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Early Medieval

Battle of Stainmore — Death of Eric Bloodaxe (954 AD)

954
North Riding, England
Also known as: Death of Bloodaxe at Stainmore · End of Viking Jorvik
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
North Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Eric Bloodaxe
Forces
Eric Bloodaxe c.300–600; pitched battle at Stainmore.
VS
Victor
Maccus, son of Anlaf (English forces)
Forces
Maccus/English c.800–1,500
Outcome
Eric killed at Stainmore; Viking kingdom of Jorvik permanently ended
The Battle

History & Significance

Eric Bloodaxe was betrayed and killed at Stainmore on the Yorkshire-Westmorland border by Maccus, son of Anlaf, and his associates, at the instigation of Oswulf, High-Reeve of Bamburgh. The death of Eric ended the Viking kingdom of Jorvik permanently. Yorkshire came under the permanent rule of the English crown. It was the last time a Viking king ruled in Yorkshire.

Casualties & Losses

Eric Bloodaxe killed; his followers killed or scattered

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