Battle of Farnham

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

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 Danish invaders. The raiding army 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 Danes fleeing across the Thames towards Essex.

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