Unknown; various locations possible, but probably somewhere in Essex
Result
Danish victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of England
Kingdom of Denmark Jomsborg Vikings
Commanders and leaders
Edmund Ironside Ulfcytel Snillingr
Cnut the Great Thorkell the Tall
Strength
More
Thousands of Danish and Jomsviking army
Casualties and losses
Heavier
Lighter
The Battle of Assandun (or Essendune)[1] 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 the English army led by King Edmund Ironside. The battle was the conclusion to the Danish conquest of England.
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