Battle of Farnham

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, under the command of Sigurd Bloodhair. 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]

Battle of Farnham
Part of the Viking invasions of England
Date892 AD
Location
Farnham, England
Result Anglo-Saxon victory
Belligerents
Anglo-Saxons Danish Vikings
Commanders and leaders
Edward the Elder Sigurd Bloodhair
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References
  1. Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, pp. 84–85.
  2. "The battle of Farnham 893AD". sussexhistoryforum.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
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  4. "Farnham, Battle of, 893 | Understanding Wars". Retrieved 2020-11-29.
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