Battle of Assandun (1016 AD)
Battle of Assandun (Kingdom of England vs Kingdom of Denmark) took place in 1016 AD during Viking activity in the British Isles.
Battle facts
- Year: 1016 AD
- Date: 1016-10-24
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
- Side A: Kingdom of England
- Side B: Kingdom of Denmark
- Commanders (A): Edmund Ironside, Ulfcytel
- Commanders (B): Cnut the Great, Thorkell the Tall, Eiríkr Hákonarson
- Casualties: approx. HeavierLighter
- Outcome: Danish victory
- Coordinates: 51.603°, 0.695°
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