Anglo-Saxon battle re-enactment to bring history alive

A re-enactment of a famous Anglo Saxon battle takes place this weekend as Wolverhampton keeps alive the memory of the defeat of the Vikings.

The Battle of Wodensfield – also known as the Battle of Wednesfield and the Battle of Tettenhall – saw the Anglo Saxons and their allies defeat the Danes of Northumberland at what is now modern-day Wolverhampton on August 5, 910.

Wednesfield North Councillor Phil Bateman, whose resolution to celebrate the anniversary of the battle was passed by council in 2014, said: “This was one of the greatest battles in British history, and we should be very proud of the part that Wolverhampton had to play.

“Although there is no definitive evidence of where exactly the battle occurred, what has been proven by historians is that it was within the city boundaries. I am delighted that once again we are commemorating this hugely important event in our nation’s history.”

Wednesfield History Society has organised for re-enactments of the historic battle to take place during a Community Fun Day at Wednesfield High School this Saturday.

Viking and Anglo-Saxon living history re-enactment society, Jorvik Vikingr, will be marching from the amphitheatre by Wednesfield Library, through the High Street, to the school from 10am.

Re-enactments of the battle will take place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm.