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Early Medieval

Bamburgh Viking Raid 993

993
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Norse attack Bamburgh 993 · Danes raid Northumberland 993
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Bamburgh / Northumberland
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Outcome
Coast raided; much plunder taken
The Battle

History & Significance

The 993 raid on Bamburgh struck the symbolic seat of Northumbrian power and reflected the inability of Aethelred II to defend even fortified coastal strongholds in the north.

Forces Involved

Norse raiders: c. 3,000–5,000. Bamburgh/Northumberland: c. 500–1,200.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Bamburgh Viking Raid 993

Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Dovecote 150yds (140m) NE of Lepers' Hospital
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Spindlestone Heughs defended settlement
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Medieval moated site and 18th century dovecote, 600m east of Outchester
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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