Battle of Farnham explained

Conflict:Battle of Farnham
Partof:the Viking invasions of England
Date:892 AD
Place:Farnham, England
Result:Anglo-Saxon victory
Combatant1:Anglo-Saxons
Combatant2:Vikings
Commander1:Edward the Elder
Commander2:Unknown
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Farnham was an armed conflict between the Anglo-Saxons, under the command of Alfred the Great and Edward the Elder, and the Norse Viking invaders. The raiding army of the Vikings had captured much loot from Hampshire and Berkshire before starting to return to Essex and their fleet. A Wessex army led by Edward, son of King Alfred, intercepted them at Farnham, defeated them and recaptured the plunder. The battle concluded with the vikings fleeing across the Thames towards Essex.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, pp. 84–85.
  2. Web site: The battle of Farnham 893AD. 2020-11-29. sussexhistoryforum.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Pastscape - Detailed Result: BATTLE OF FARNHAM 893 AD. 2020-11-29. www.pastscape.org.uk.
  4. Web site: Farnham, Battle of, 893 Understanding Wars. 2020-11-29. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Michael Wood on Athelstan’s ‘Great War’ to Unite Anglo-Saxon England . 2020-11-29. www.historyanswers.co.uk. en-GB.