BattlefieldsHarrying of the North -- Derbyshire
Medieval

Harrying of the North -- Derbyshire

1070
Derbyshire, England
Also known as: Norman devastation Derbyshire 1070
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Derbyshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Derbyshire settlements
Forces
Derbyshire militia c. 400-1,000; Pennine pass sealing.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces c. 1,500-3,000
Outcome
Peak District communities burned; Pennine passes secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Derbyshire was ravaged to seal the Pennine passes and deny the northern rebels any route for southward escape or midlands resupply during the final pacification campaign.

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