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Early Medieval

Battle of Penselwood

1016
Dorset, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cnut
Forces
Cnut c. 6,000–9,000.
VS
Victor
Edmund Ironside
Forces
Edmund Ironside c. 5,000–8,000
Outcome
Edmund Ironside achieved a tactical victory, defeating Cnut's forces in pitched combat, though the war would ultimately be decided in Cnut's favor through subsequent campaigns and negotiations.
The Battle

History & Significance

Early stage of war for England

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Penselwood

Medieval standing cross near the junction of the High Street and Gold Street, 240m south east of St Mary's Church
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Remains of Roman building
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
Village cross
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
Chapel W of Manor Farm
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
Medieval cross 200m north west of St Mary's Church
Scheduled monument · ~4.5 miles
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