Alfred the Great878
Alfred flees to the stronghold of Athelney and the Somerset marshes after the Danish attack on Chippenham.
England · Warfare / Viking Invasions. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Alfred flees to the stronghold of Athelney and the Somerset marshes after the Danish attack on Chippenham.
Alfred seeks refuge in the Isle of Athelney after the Danish surprise attack on Wessex.
Alfred hides from the Vikings in the marshes of Athelney in Somerset before rebuilding his army.
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