Burning of Southwark

Burning of Southwark
Part of the Norman Conquest
A scene from the Bayeux tapestry depicting the (earlier) burning of an Anglo-Saxon house
Date Mid-October 1066 Location Southwark, England Result Norman retreat
Belligerents
Duchy of Normandy	Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders
Duke William of Normandy	Ansgar the Staller
Strength
500 cavalry

The Burning of Southwark was a battle fought in Southwark during the Norman Conquest of England in October 1066.

The Norman soldiers of William, Duke of Normandy fought with Anglo-Saxon soldiers in Southwark for control of London Bridge, crossing the River Thames to the English capital London. The Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons in the battle but withdrew from Southwark due to strong local resistance, setting fire to the town during their retreat to spread terror. Southwark was destroyed and William marched westwards and cut off Anglo-Saxon supply routes to London which led to the city submitting to his rule.