Battle of Sherston

Battle of Sherston
Part of Cnut's invasion of England
Date25-26 June, 1016
Location
Sherston, England
Result West Saxon victory
Belligerents
West Saxons Danish and Danish-allied English
Commanders and leaders
Edmund Ironside Cnut
Eiríkr Hákonarson
Eadric Streona
Thorkell the Tall (possibly)

The Battle of Sherston was fought in Sherston, 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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