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Year 894 (DCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.

Events

= By place =

== Byzantine Empire ==

== Europe ==

== Britain ==

  • The Vikings in Northumbria and East Anglia swear allegiance and hand over hostages to King Alfred the Great, but promptly break their truce by attacking the southwest of England. A Viking force returns from Exeter and sails along the coast, in an attempt to plunder Chichester. They are defeated by the Saxon garrison, losing many ships and men.Paul Hill (2009). The Viking Wars of Alfred the Great, p. 132. {{ISBN|978-1-59416-087-5}}.
  • King Anarawd of Gwynedd's shaky alliance with the Vikings collapses. His kingdom is ravaged by the Norsemen. Anarawd is forced to ask for help from Alfred the Great and submits to his overlordship. Alfred imposes oppressive terms and forces Anarawd's confirmation in the Christian Church, with Alfred as 'godfather'.
  • Autumn – Battle of Benfleet: Danish Viking forces retire to Essex, after being deprived of food by Alfred the Great (see 893). They draw their longships up the Thames and into the Lea, entrenching themselves at Benfleet.Paul Hill (2009). The Viking Wars of Alfred the Great, p. 134. {{ISBN|978-1-59416-087-5}}.

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