BattlefieldsEdmund Expels Olaf Sihtricson from York 944
Early Medieval

Edmund Expels Olaf Sihtricson from York 944

944
North Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Olaf Sihtricson Expelled 944 · Edmund Takes York 944
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
North Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Olaf Sihtricson and Ragnald Guthfrithson
VS
Victor
Edmund I
Outcome
Edmund expels both Norse claimants from York; Northumbria briefly under English control
The Battle

History & Significance

Edmund moved north in 944 and expelled both Olaf Sihtricson and Ragnald Guthfrithson from York, taking direct control of Northumbria for the first time since Athelstan death. The Chronicle records Edmund reduced all of Northumbria to his rule and expelled the two kings. However, Edmund was murdered in 946 and Northumbria slipped back to Norse control almost immediately.

Forces Involved

West Saxon army under Edmund I

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