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Early Medieval

Sherborne Viking Raid 845

845
England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
local defenders
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Danish raiding force
Outcome
Sherborne raided; West Saxon forces eventually drive off the raiders
The Battle

History & Significance

Danish raiders struck deep inland to attack Sherborne in 845, threatening the heart of Dorset and demonstrating the vulnerability of West Saxon England even away from the coast during the first great wave of Viking activity.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Sherborne Viking Raid 845

Sherborne Abbey, remains of
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Conduit Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Sherborne Old Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Roman site by Pinford Lane
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Remains of St Mary Magdalene's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
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