BattlefieldsNorse Settlement Activity on Anglesey 856
Early Medieval

Norse Settlement Activity on Anglesey 856

856
Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, Wales
Also known as: Anglesey Norse occupation 856
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Gwynedd
Forces
Gwynedd defenders c. 1,000-2,000.
VS
Victor
Norse
Forces
Norse settlers c. 500-1,000
Outcome
Temporary Norse presence established on island
The Battle

History & Significance

Mid-ninth-century Norse occupation of parts of Anglesey left lasting evidence in place names and created a persistent threat to the heartland of Gwynedd.

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