One of Alfred the Great's most decisive victories during the renewed Danish assault of 893. Edward (Alfred's son) caught Haesten's army returning from a raid in the Midlands and routed them at Farnham. The Danes fled across the Thames and were besieged at Thorney Island. The victory demonstrated that Alfred's military reforms — including the burh network and standing field army — were effective against large Danish forces.
Wessex: c. 3,000–4,000 fyrd. Danes: c. 2,000–3,000 warriors.
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