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Early Medieval

Viking Raid on Lymington and Christchurch Area

980
Hampshire, England
Also known as: Norse coastal raid 980s
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dorset / Hampshire coast
Forces
coast garrison c.100–300; coastal raid.
VS
Victor
Vikings
Forces
Vikings c.300–800
Outcome
Coastal settlements raided; livestock and captives taken
The Battle

History & Significance

Part of the renewed Viking assault on southern England in the 980s, striking the Dorset and Hampshire coastline.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Viking Raid on Lymington and Christchurch Area

Hillfort at Buckland Rings
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
Bowl barrow 500m west of Norley Inclosure
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Yarmouth Castle
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
Hurst Castle and lighthouse
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
Bouldnor Battery
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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