GuthrumMay 878
After defeat at Edington Guthrum is besieged at Chippenham and forced to surrender.
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After defeat at Edington Guthrum is besieged at Chippenham and forced to surrender.
Guthrum is besieged by Alfred after Edington and is forced to negotiate surrender terms.
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