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Early Medieval

Sack of Canterbury by Danes

1011
Kent, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Canterbury garrison
Forces
Canterbury garrison c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Danish Vikings (Thorkell)
Forces
Danish Vikings c.3,000–4,500
Outcome
The Danish Vikings under Thorkell overwhelmed the Canterbury garrison, sacked the city, and captured Archbishop Ælfheah, who was subsequently murdered by his captors in 1012.
The Battle

History & Significance

City sacked; Archbishop Alphege captured

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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