Battle of Buttington (893 AD)

Battle of Buttington (Mercia & Wessex & Welsh vs Vikings) took place in 893 AD during Viking activity in the British Isles.

Battle facts

• Year: 893 AD
• Date: 0893-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
• Side A: Mercia, Wessex, Welsh
• Side B: Vikings
• Commanders (A): Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians, Ealdorman Æthelhelm, Ealdorman Æthelnoth
• Commanders (B): Hastein
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: Anglo-Welsh victory
• Coordinates: 52.672°, -3.090°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Buttington · Wikidata entry

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