Battle of Chippenham (878 AD)

Battle of Chippenham (Great Heathen Army vs Wessex) took place in 878 AD during Viking activity in the British Isles.

Battle facts

Year: 878 AD
Date: 0878-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
Side A: Great Heathen Army
Side B: Wessex
Commanders (A): Guthrum, Ubba
Commanders (B): Alfred the Great
Casualties: Heavy (Wessex)
Outcome: Viking victory
Coordinates: 51.459°, -2.116°

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Battle of Chippenham (878 AD)

Battle of Chippenham took place in 878 AD. Great Heathen Army vs Wessex. Part of Viking activity in the British Isles. Casualties: Heavy (Wessex). Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.