Army Assembles at Winchester
Athelstan gathers a large army at Winchester before marching north for his campaign against Constantine II of Scotland.
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934 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 934.
Historical records for England in 934
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May
Grant at Durrington
Athelstan granted twelve hides at Durrington to his minister Aelfwald.
June
Army Reaches Nottingham
Athelstan's army reaches Nottingham during the northward march toward Scotland.
Grant of Amounderness
Athelstan granted Amounderness to the church of Saint Peter at York.
Other events (month unknown)
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.
Great Army
Athelstan commands "a great army and fleet" into Scotland and lays waste to the country
Invasion of Scotland
Athelstan led a major land army and fleet into Scotland after relations with Constantine deteriorated.
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
Land and Naval Invasion of Scotland
Athelstan invades Scotland with a large land army supported by a fleet operating along the coast.
Royal Diploma Title
A diploma described Athelstan as king of the English and ruler of the whole kingdom of Britain.
Visit to Saint Cuthbert before Scottish Campaign
During the 934 campaign, Athelstan visits the shrine of Saint Cuthbert and makes gifts before continuing north.
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