BattlefieldsBattle of Brentford (1016)
Early Medieval

Battle of Brentford (1016)

1016
Greater London, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cnut (Danes)
Forces
Cnut/Danes: c.3,000–5,000. Thames crossing victory.
VS
Victor
Edmund Ironside
Forces
Edmund Ironside: c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
English victory at river crossing; many English drowned in Thames after
The Battle

History & Significance

Edmund won another victory at the Thames crossing at Brentford, forcing the Danes back. However, the Chronicle notes that many English were drowned crossing the Thames in pursuit — a reminder that even victories had costs. After Brentford, Cnut besieged London again while Edmund raised fresh forces in the West Country.

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