Battle of Assandun
From Underfoot
Q1704268
The Battle of Assandun was fought between Danish and English armies on 18 October 1016. There is disagreement whether Assandun may be Ashdon near Saffron Walden in north Essex, England, or, as long supposed, Ashingdon near Rochford in south-east Essex. It ended in victory for the Danes, led by King Cnut, who triumphed over an English army led by King Edmund Ironside. The battle was followed by a treaty dividing England between Cnut and Edmund, but Edmund died shortly afterwards and Cnut then became undisputed king as had been agreed.
EdmundIronside Canutethe Dane1| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| commons | image | EdmundIronside Canutethe Dane1 | Commons | ||
