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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