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Early Medieval

Viking Raid on Teignmouth

1001
Devon, England
Also known as: Norse raid Teignmouth 1001
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Devon coast
Forces
Devon fyrd: c. 400–800.
VS
Victor
Vikings
Forces
Vikings: c. 8–12 ships (c. 800–1,200)
Outcome
Teignmouth burned; Devon fyrd defeated in subsequent engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

A Danish fleet burned Teignmouth in 1001 and routed the Devon fyrd when it attempted to intercept them, demonstrating the limits of English coastal defence.

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