Viking activity in the British Isles

Viking activity in the British Isles comprised 23 recorded battles spanning 780 AD–1066 AD. Explore every battle on an interactive map.

Battles of Viking activity in the British Isles

• First Viking attack on England (780 AD)
• Battle of York (867 AD)
• Battle of Ashdown (871 AD)
• Battle of Basing (871 AD)
• Battle of Englefield (871 AD)
• Battle of Reading (871 AD)
• Battle of Marton (871 AD)
• Battle of Chippenham (878 AD)
• Battle of Cynwit (878 AD)
• Battle of Edington (878 AD)
• Battle of Buttington (893 AD)
• Battle of Tettenhall (910 AD)
• Battle of Tempsford (917 AD)
• Battle of Derby (917 AD)
• Battle of Corbridge (918 AD)
• Battle of Stamford (918 AD)
• Battle of Brunanburh (937 AD)
• Battle of Stainmore (954 AD)
• Battle of Maldon (991 AD)
• Battle of Assandun (1016 AD)
• Battle of Brentford (1016 AD)
• Battle of Fulford (1066 AD)
• Battle of Stamford Bridge (1066 AD)

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