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Battle Of Sherston
Hob Uid: 1554176
Location : Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon Great Wolford
Grid Ref : SP2304832172
Summary : A possible site for the Battle of Sherston is located in Great Wolford in Warwickshire. The battle was fought in 1016 between King Edmund 'Ironside' and an invading Danish force. The Danish force was possibly led by Cnut (Canute) who broke off from fighting to retreat and besiege London.
More information : A possible site for the Battle of Sherston is located in Great Wolford in Warwickshire. The battle was fought in 1016 between King Edmund ‘Ironside’ and an invading Danish force. The Danish force was possibly led by Cnut (Canute) who broke off from fighting to retreat and besiege London. (1) The National Grid Reference for this possible location of the battle site is: ST8585 (2)

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Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Battle fought 1016
Monument End Date : 1016
Monument Start Date : 1016
Monument Type : Battlefield
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : SP 23 SW 142
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 2011-01-01
End Date : 2012-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Battle Of Sherston