BattlefieldsBattle of Reading 870
Early Medieval

Battle of Reading 870

870
Berkshire, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Wessex (Aethelred I)
Forces
West Saxons c.3,000–5,000.
VS
Victor
Danes
Forces
Danes c.5,000–8,000
Outcome
West Saxons defeated attacking the Danish camp at Reading
The Battle

History & Significance

The West Saxon attack on the Danish camp at Reading was repulsed with heavy losses including Ealdorman Aethelwulf, setting the scene for the great campaign of 871.

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