Battle of Sherston (1016 AD)
Battle of Sherston (West Saxons vs Danish and Danish-allied English) took place in 1016 AD during Cnut the Great's invasion of England.
Battle facts
- Year: 1016 AD
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Cnut the Great's invasion of England
- Side A: West Saxons
- Side B: Danish and Danish-allied English
- Commanders (A): Edmund Ironside
- Commanders (B): Cnut, Eiríkr Hákonarson, Eadric Streona, Thorkell the Tall (possibly)
- Outcome: West Saxon victory
- Coordinates: 51.573°, -2.212°
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