Battle

Battle of Hatfield Chase

12 Oct 633 · 53.59° N, 0.93° W

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When
12 Oct 633
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
53.59° N, 0.93° W
Description
633 battle

Battle of Hatfield Chase

Battle between the kingdoms of Northumbria, Gwynedd and Mercia (633 AD)

The Battle of Hatfield Chase was fought on 12 October 633 It pitted the Northumbrians against an alliance of Gwynedd and Mercia. The Northumbrians were led by Edwin and the Gwynedd-Mercian alliance was led by Cadwallon ap Cadfan and Penda. The site of the battle was a marshy area about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Doncaster on the south bank of the River Don, though this location has been disputed.

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