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Early Medieval

Norse Raid on Glamorgan 914

914
Wales
Also known as: Viking raid Glamorgan 914
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Glamorgan Welsh
Forces
Glamorgan Welsh (c. 200–400).
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse raiding fleet (c. 300–600)
Outcome
Coastal settlements plundered; Bishop Cyfeilliog captured and ransomed
The Battle

History & Significance

The capture and ransoming of the Bishop of Ergyng during the 914 Glamorgan raid illustrates how Norse raiders targeted ecclesiastical wealth and high-value hostages along the south Welsh coast.

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