Battle of Northam (1068 AD)

Battle of Northam (Anglo-Saxons & Kingdom of Leinster vs Normans & Local Anglo-Saxon Militia) took place in 1068 AD during Norman conquest of England.

Battle facts

• Year: 1068 AD
• Date: 1068-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Norman conquest of England
• Side A: Anglo-Saxons, Kingdom of Leinster
• Side B: Normans, Local Anglo-Saxon Militia
• Commanders (A): Godwin, Edmund
• Commanders (B): Brian of Brittany, William De Vauville
• Casualties: approx. 1,700Unknown, lower
• Outcome: Norman victory
• Coordinates: 51.039°, -4.210°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Northam · Wikidata entry

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