It appears that the raid on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent was the start of a trend of attacks by the Vikings.
836
Ireland raided by the Vikings
Up until now the Vikings had raided islands and coastal communities but now they launched inland attacks. The Vikings attacked Southern Ui Néill and they took captives.
Viking invade Devon
A fleet of possibly 35 ships landed a Viking army in Devon. Egbert fought the Vikings at Carhampton but was defeated by the invaders.
837
Battle of Hingston Down
A Viking raiding party assisted by local cornish men was defeated by Egbert of Wessex.
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People who played important roles in this time period
Athelwulf (King of Wessex 839-858) King of Wessex, son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. Athelwulf had the responsibility of protecting his kingdom from the invasion by the Danes. In 851 Athelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley (believed to be somewhere south of the Thames), while his eldest son Althelstan fou (more...)
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