What the records say
- When
- 870
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 63.28° N, 9.82° E
- Description
- ca. 870 battle
Battle of Orkdal
The Battle of Orkdal was, according to Heimskringla, the first attempt at resistance against Harald Fairhair's conquests in Trøndelag. Heimskringla said Harald was massacring and burning his way through Trøndelag, without any opposition, until he came down to Orkdal. Here, King Gryting gathered a large group of men to make a stand against the invading forces.
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