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Early Medieval

Viking Raid on Lundy Island

878
Devon, England
Also known as: Norse base at Lundy · Viking occupation of Lundy
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local population
Forces
unorganized coastal population; raid
VS
Victor
Vikings
Forces
Viking raiders c.200–400
Outcome
Island used as a raiding base for attacks on Devon and Somerset
The Battle

History & Significance

Vikings used Lundy Island as a raiding base in the Bristol Channel, launching attacks on the Somerset and Devon coasts during the crisis of 878.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Viking Raid on Lundy Island

Standing stone 220m south of Quarterwall Cottages, Lundy
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Cottage foundations 240m west of Quarterwall Cottages, Lundy
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Ruined cottages and well 190m north west of Quarterwall Cottages, Lundy
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Quarry infirmary and surgery, 220m north west of Quarterwall Cottages, Lundy
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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