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Early Medieval

Norse Raid on Penmon Priory Anglesey

971
Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, Wales
Also known as: Viking attack Penmon 971 · Norse sack Penmon monastery Anglesey
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Penmon monastic community
Forces
Penmon monks/garrison c.50–150; monastic raid.
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse raiders c.100–300
Outcome
Priory plundered; community terrorised
The Battle

History & Significance

The Norse raid on the Penmon monastery on Anglesey in 971 was part of sustained Irish Sea Viking pressure on Welsh ecclesiastical sites throughout the tenth century.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Norse Raid on Penmon Priory Anglesey

Penmon Priory
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~1 miles
Penmon Dovecote
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~1 miles
Penmon Cross
Scheduled monument · Early Medieval · ~1 miles
St Seiriol's Well
Scheduled monument · Early Medieval · ~1 miles
Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~1.5 miles
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