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Early Medieval

Kent Viking Raids 994

994
Kent, England
Also known as: Norse raids Kent 994 · Swein and Olaf raid Kent 994
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kent inhabitants
VS
Victor
Norse-Danish fleet
Outcome
Widespread coastal and inland plundering after failed London attack
The Battle

History & Significance

After being repulsed from London in 994, Swein Forkbeard and Olaf Haraldsson ravaged Kent systematically, extracting tribute while demonstrating they could hold the region at will.

Forces Involved

Norse-Danish fleet: c. 3,000–5,000. Kent: c. 500–1,500.

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