Place record MWX74 - Battle of Carrum AD 833
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AD 833. This year King Egbert fought against the men of thirty-five ships at Charmouth, and there was a great slaughter made and the Danish men maintained possession of the field (Charmouth SY 3693). (1) Information as above. Carrum of Anglo-Saxon Chronicle identified as Charmouth. (For alternative site, based on more modern interpretation of Carrum as Carhampton in Somerset, see ST 04 SW 24). (2)
<1> Giles, J A (ed ), 1847, Anglo Saxon Chronicle, p347 (Monograph). SWX1165.
<2> Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds), 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2, 218 (Monograph). SWX1269.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 36 93 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SE |
| Civil Parish | Charmouth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 036
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 449765
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 1
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:39PM
