319 – The Battle of Maldon

Explore the context before the Battle of Maldon, including the death of Archbishop Dunstan, conflicts with Benedictine reformers, and the arrival of a large Viking fleet. Learn about the Viking raids along the Welsh coastline and the aftermath of the Battle of Maldon. Discover the replacement of Archbishop Sigurik and the geopolitical events surrounding Viking attacks. Delve into the account of the Battle of Maldon as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and a fragment of Anglo-Saxon poetry. Experience the intense Battle of Maldon and the disastrous consequences of Burtnoth's decision to engage in honorable combat.