What the records say
- When
- 26 Jan 871
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 51.27° N, 1.05° W
- Description
- 871 battle at Old Basing
Battle of Basing
Battle between Vikings and West Saxons in 871
The Battle of Basing was a victory of a Viking army over the West Saxons at the royal estate of Basing in Hampshire on about 22 January 871.
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