Battle of Benfleet (894 AD)
Battle of Benfleet (Wessex & Mercia vs Vikings) took place in 894 AD during Viking invasions of England.
Battle facts
- Year: 894 AD
- Date: 0894-01-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Viking invasions of England
- Side A: Wessex, Mercia
- Side B: Vikings
- Commanders (A): Edward the Elder, Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians
- Commanders (B): Unknown
- Casualties: approx. UnknownCombat losses unknown
Women and children captured
Ships lost
- Outcome: Anglo-Saxon victory
- Coordinates: 51.550°, 0.560°
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