Battle of Sherston 1016
Approximate location: the point for Sherston, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location.
Key facts
| Year | 1016 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cnut the Great's invasion of England | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.5727, -2.2121 | Wikidata P276 location: Sherston (approximate) |
About the battle
The battle of Sherston was fought in Sherston, Wiltshire in England, from 25 to 26 June 1016. between the forces of King Edmund Ironside and Danish king Cnut as a part of Cnut's invasion of England. The West Saxons, fighting for Edmund, were victorious against the Danish and their English allies.
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See also this battle on Battlefields of Britain.
Quick answers
- When was the Battle of Sherston?
- In 1016.
- Where was the Battle of Sherston fought?
- In what is now England (Europe), at about 51.57, -2.21.
- Who fought?
- Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of England.
- Which war was it part of?
- The Cnut the Great's invasion of England.
From Wikidata (CC0) and Natural Earth; see the sources column in Key facts.
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