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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Battle of Assandun (1016 AD)

Battle of Assandun took place in 1016 AD. Kingdom of England vs Kingdom of Denmark. Approx. HeavierLighter casualties. Part of Viking activity in the British Isles. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.