Grant at Durrington
Athelstan granted twelve hides at Durrington to his minister Aelfwald.
Historical events in 934
27 historical records
May 9342 historical events
Army Assembles at Winchester
Athelstan gathers a large army at Winchester before marching north for his campaign against Constantine II of Scotland.
June 9342 historical events
Grant of Amounderness
Athelstan granted Amounderness to the church of Saint Peter at York.
Army Reaches Nottingham
Athelstan's army reaches Nottingham during the northward march toward Scotland.
September 9342 historical events
Buckingham Charter Witness
Constantine II witnesses a charter at Buckingham after the 934 campaign and is described there by the Latin term subregulus.
Subregulus Description
The Buckingham charter uniquely describes Constantine II as subregulus, although historians dispute what this wording proves about his political status.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Succession
Olaf Guthfrithson succeeds his father Gofraid as King of Dublin and becomes a leading Uí Ímair ruler.
Royal Diploma Title
A diploma described Athelstan as king of the English and ruler of the whole kingdom of Britain.
Advance to Dunnottar and Fortriu
Accounts of the Scottish campaign place Athelstan's land forces as far north as Dunnottar and Fortriu.
Army Reaches Dunnottar
The land army advanced through eastern Scotland as far as the region of Dunnottar.
Fleet Raids toward Caithness
The fleet supporting Athelstan's Scottish expedition is reported to raid northward as far as Caithness.
Invasion of Scotland
Athelstan led a major land army and fleet into Scotland after relations with Constantine deteriorated.
Land and Naval Invasion of Scotland
Athelstan invades Scotland with a large land army supported by a fleet operating along the coast.
Visit to Saint Cuthbert before Scottish Campaign
During the 934 campaign, Athelstan visits the shrine of Saint Cuthbert and makes gifts before continuing north.
Great Army
Athelstan commands "a great army and fleet" into Scotland and lays waste to the country
Invasion of Scotland
Athelstan commands "a great army and fleet" into Scotland and lays waste to the country. Athelstan attacks the east coast of Scotland & reaches Fordun in the Mearns
Possible Hostage after Invasion
John of Worcester later reports that one of Constantine II's sons is given as a hostage after Athelstan's 934 campaign; the detail remains source-dependent.
Athelstan Invades Scotland
King Athelstan invades Constantine II's kingdom by land and sea during a major English campaign into Scotland.
Athelstan Withdraws from Scotland
Athelstan withdraws from the Scottish campaign later in 934 without removing Constantine II from power.
Dunnottar Targeted
Athelstan's 934 invasion is associated with attacks on major Scottish strongholds, including the fortified site at Dunnottar.
English Advance into Fortriu
Sources describing Athelstan's 934 campaign place English forces as far north as Fortriu during the invasion of Constantine II's realm and allies.
English Fleet Raids Caithness
A naval force accompanying Athelstan's campaign is reported to raid as far north as Caithness while Constantine II avoids a decisive battle.
English Land Campaign
Athelstan leads an English land army into Constantine II's kingdom during the 934 invasion of Scotland.
English Naval Campaign
English naval forces operate along the Scottish coast while Athelstan's army advances north during the 934 campaign.
Southern Alba Ravaged
Athelstan's 934 invasion ravages parts of southern Alba while Constantine II avoids a decisive pitched battle.
Welsh Kings Join Athelstan's Invasion
Athelstan's invasion force against Constantine II includes several Welsh rulers alongside English and other contingents.