Battle Of Farnham 893 Ad |
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Location :
Surrey
Waverley
Farnham
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| Summary : Battle of Farnham 893 AD. The raiding army of the Vikings had captured much loot before starting to return to Essex and their fleet. A Wessex army led to Edward, son of King Alfred, intercepted them as Farnham, defeated them and recaptured the booty. |
More information : The battle of Farnham is recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 893 (or 894).
"The army rode in front and fought them at Farnham, put the force to flight and seized the plunder" (1)
It is not known precisely where the battle took place.
Although there are no names recorded associated with the battle it is assumed to have been Alfred's son Edward who took an army and caught the Danes at Farnham, whilst Alfred concentrated his efforts against the Danes at Milton.
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