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Early Medieval

Battle of Brunanburh — Northwest England Candidate

937
Merseyside, England
Also known as: Brunanburh 937
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Merseyside, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Constantine II of Scotland and Olaf Guthfrithsson
Forces
c.10,000-15,000 Scots and Norse coalition
VS
Victor
Athelstan of England
Forces
c.6,000-10,000 English under Athelstan
Outcome
Decisive English victory; Norse-Scottish coalition destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Brunanburh, described as the greatest English victory since the invasion of the Angles, is one of the most debated battle sites in England; the Wirral/Lancashire coast is among the strongest candidates.

Casualties & Losses

Thousands on both sides

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Brunanburh — Northwest England Candidate

Robin Hood's Stone at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Bromborough Court House moated site and fishponds, Wirral
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Birkenhead Priory
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
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