BattlefieldsDanish Army Moves to Mersea 894
Early Medieval

Danish Army Moves to Mersea 894

894
Essex, England
Also known as: Danes at Mersea Island 894 · Mersea Danish Camp
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
None
VS
Victor
Danes
Outcome
Danish fleet and army consolidate at Mersea Island
The Battle

History & Significance

Having been driven from Chester by starvation, the Danish force returned to Essex and established a camp on Mersea Island. The Chronicle records that in the autumn of 894 the Danes towed their ships up the Thames and then up the Lea to a position twenty miles above London, where they built a new fort. This move threatened London and the Thames valley, prompting Alfred to personally oversee the counter-operation.

Forces Involved

Reconstituted Danish army with fleet

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