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Scandinavian York

Viking-ruled kingdom in northern England, centered on York.

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Scandinavian York

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The Great Heathen Army, described in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as the "mycel heathen here", captured York in 866/867, marking the start of Scandinavian rule.[1][2] In 954, the Battle of Stainmore resulted in Eric Bloodaxe's death at the hands of Eadred's forces, ending Scandinavian domination.[3]

Former American Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church, Buffalo, New York
Former American Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church, Buffalo, New York. Image: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Last updated 2026-09-28 from the source article.

What happened

After a failed Anglo-Saxon counterattack on 21 March 867, the Northumbrian leaders made peace with the Vikings.[4][5] Scandinavian rule continued through several kings until Eric Bloodaxe was killed in 954.[3] From the early 7th century, the Angles occupied the settlement, which subsequently became part of Northumbria after Deira was taken over by Bernicia in 655.[6] A Viking army arrived in East Anglia in 865 with the goal of conquest, not merely raiding.[1]

Jorvik Centre York - geograph.org.uk
Jorvik Centre York - geograph.org.uk. Image: norman griffin · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What the cited sources add

The Cuerdale Hoard, a 19th-century find in the Ribble Valley, contained about 8,000 Anglo-Scandinavian coins plus continental and Islamic coins.[7] Coin evidence from this hoard provides the names of rulers such as Siefredus and Cnut.[7][8] Coins minted under Ragnall I bear the names RAIENALT or RACNOLDT.[9]

Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the
Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the. Image: Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictions · Wikimedia Commons
Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the
Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the. Image: Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictions · Wikimedia Commons
Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the
Scandinavian immigrants in New York, 1630-1674; with appendices on Scandinavians in Mexico and South America, 1532-1640, Scandinavians in Canada, 1619-1620, Some Scandinavians in New York in the. Image: Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictions · Wikimedia Commons
Jorvik Gillygate Practice Bishopthorpe Road York Sep24
Jorvik Gillygate Practice Bishopthorpe Road York Sep24. Image: Malcolmxl5 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Giles 1914, p. A.866; Oliver 2012 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Oliver 2012; Kirby 2000 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: James 2013; Dalton 2002 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Oliver 2012; Cannon 2015; Asser 1983, p. p. 244 Note 79 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Roger of Wendover 1854; Abels 1998; Kirby 2000 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ayto Crofton 2005; Blair Keynes Scragg 2001; Cannon 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Lowick 1976 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  8. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Downham 2007; Cannon Hargreaves 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  9. Wikipedia, "Scandinavian York" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Downham 2007; Hart 2004 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org

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