Grant at Odstock
At Easter, Athelstan granted twelve hides at Odstock to his minister Byrhtferth.
Historical events in 928
12 historical records
Conditional Pardon for Offenders
A temporary pardon allowed offenders to confess, make compensation, and abandon further criminal activity.
Economy of England
Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain
Reform of Currency
Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain
Cornish Boundary at Tamar
Later tradition credits Athelstan with fixing the Tamar as the boundary of English rule in Cornwall.
Meeting with Welsh Kings
Athelstan summoned Welsh rulers to Hereford and asserted English supremacy over their kingdoms.
Removal of Cornish from Exeter
Later sources state that Athelstan removed Cornish inhabitants from Exeter and strengthened English control.
Welsh Tribute Settlement
Welsh rulers agreed to provide substantial annual tribute under Athelstan’s overlordship.
Capture of York
York is razed to the ground. Guthfrith is captured & the Norse Kingdom of York collapses
Siege of York
York is razed to the ground
Lucinians
Defeats the Lucinians
Succession
Succeeds as King of Norway. Kills 7 of his 8 brothers to secure the throne