BattlefieldsBattle of Benfleet 894
Early Medieval

Battle of Benfleet 894

894
Essex, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Vikings (Haesten)
VS
Victor
Wessex (Alfred garrison)
Outcome
Viking camp at Benfleet stormed; ships and supplies burned; Haesten family captured
The Battle

History & Significance

Alfred force stormed the Viking fortified camp at Benfleet while Haesten was away raiding, capturing his wife and sons and destroying the Danish supply base in Essex.

Forces Involved

Wessex: c. 2,500–3,500. Viking garrison: c. 500–800.

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