Danish Conquest Of England 1016: How Did It Happen?

The 1066 battle of Hastings is one of the most famous dates in medieval history. But it is often forgotten that the Norman conquest was preceded by another invasion of England some 50 years earlier – led by Danish warrior Cnut in 1015–16. Here, medievalist Dr Eleanor Parker explains why we are wrong to overlook these events

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