Siege of Eoferwic was an event which occurred in The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series.
The siege occurred in 866, when the "Great Heathen Army" attacked the Northumbrian capital of Eoferwic. The Danes took over the city and the squashed the relief attempt made by the "three kings of Northumbria".
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The † indicates that the character died during the battle.
The ° indicates that the character was not fighting during the event.
The Saxon Stories[]
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Danes[]
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The Last Kingdom[]
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Danes[]
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History[]
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Background[]
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Battle[]
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Gallery[]
King Osbert (Left), and Lord Utread (Middle) leading the levies and fyrds of Northumbria against the Danish shield wall
Trivia[]
- Based on a real battle in history; Battle of York (867).