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Early Medieval

Sack of Ipswich 991

991
Suffolk, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Suffolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ipswich
VS
Victor
Vikings (Olaf Tryggvason)
Outcome
Ipswich sacked before the Battle of Maldon
The Battle

History & Significance

Ipswich was sacked by the same Viking fleet that would go on to defeat Byrhtnoth at Maldon, demonstrating the scale of the 991 raid on East Anglia.

Forces Involved

Viking fleet: c. 3,000–5,000. Ipswich garrison/defenders: c. 200–500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Sack of Ipswich 991

Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Wolsey's Gate, College Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Area of middle and late Saxon town, off Star Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Area of Middle and Late Saxon town between Upper Brook Street and Upper Orwell Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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