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Early Medieval

Battle of Englefield 870

870
Berkshire, England
Also known as: Ealdorman Aethelwulf defeats Danes at Englefield
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Danes
Forces
Danish raiding party from Reading
VS
Victor
Wessex (Ealdorman Aethelwulf of Berkshire)
Forces
Berkshire fyrd
Outcome
Danish raiding party defeated; Jarl Sidroc the Elder killed
The Battle

History & Significance

Ealdorman Aethelwulf of Berkshire defeated a Danish force at Englefield, killing a Danish jarl. This was the opening engagement of the great 870-871 campaign. The West Saxon success encouraged King Aethelred and Alfred to march to Reading, where they suffered a reverse four days later.

Casualties & Losses

Jarl Sidroc killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Englefield 870

Remains of St John the Baptist church at Ufton Green Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Moated site and three fishponds at Ufton Nervet
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Moated site and two fishponds, Moathouse Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Seven fishponds at Ufton Court
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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