BattlefieldsBattle of Fagadun
Medieval

Battle of Fagadun

1075
Suffolk, England
Also known as: Fagadun 1075 · Defeat of Ralph de Gael
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ralph de Gael
Forces
Ralph de Gael's East Anglian force c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Norman loyalists
Forces
Norman loyalists c.800–1,500
Outcome
Ralph de Gael defeated; fled to Brittany; rebellion in East Anglia collapsed
The Battle

History & Significance

The defeat at the unidentified site of Fagadun broke the East Anglian arm of the Earls Revolt while William was still in Normandy, demonstrating that Norman England could defend itself without the king.

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