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Early Medieval

Danish Raid on Bedford 915

915
Bedfordshire, England
Also known as: Bedford Danish Raid 915 · Danes Attack Bedford Burh
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Bedfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
East Anglian Danes
VS
Victor
English garrison
Outcome
Danish raid repulsed; Bedford burh held
The Battle

History & Significance

Bedford had been fortified as a burh under Edward the Elder as part of the defensive line against Danish East Anglia. In 915 a Danish raiding force attacked Bedford but was repulsed by the garrison. The town\'s survival was important strategically as it controlled the Great Ouse crossing and formed a link in the chain of burhs Edward used to gradually constrict and then reconquer the Danelaw.

Forces Involved

English: Bedford burh garrison. Danish: East Anglian raiding force

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Danish Raid on Bedford 915

Bedford Castle motte and bailey
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Site of Newnham Priory
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
The Moot Hall
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
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