BattlefieldsRevolt of the North
Medieval

Revolt of the North

1069–1070
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Northern rebellion 1069-1070 · Great Northern revolt
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northern English rebels
VS
Victor
William I
Outcome
Rebellion crushed; Danish allies bought off; entire north devastated
The Battle

History & Significance

The widespread northern uprising of 1069 to 1070, combining English rebels with a Danish invasion fleet, was the gravest threat to the Norman settlement and provoked the catastrophic Harrying of the North in response.

Forces Involved

William I: c. 5,000–7,000. English rebels & Danish fleet: c. 6,000–8,000.

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