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Early Medieval

Battle at Charmouth

833
Dorset, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
West Saxons (Egbert)
VS
Victor
Danes
Outcome
The Danish forces defeated the West Saxon army under King Egbert, achieving a notable victory that bolstered Norse confidence in raiding and settling English territory.
The Battle

History & Significance

Egbert of Wessex defeated by Danes; heavy English casualties

Forces Involved

Danes: c. 500-2,000. West Saxons: c. 1,000-3,000.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle at Charmouth

Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
St Gabriel's Church
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
A group of four bowl barrows on Golden Cap 515m south east and 630m south east of St Gabriel's House
Scheduled monument · ~2.6 miles
Three bowl barrows on High Bullen 230m south west of Hazelbower
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
Barrow cemetery on Hardown Hill 600m west of Butt Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.7 miles
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