Alfred the GreatMay 878
Guthrum's Danes surrender at Chippenham after Alfred's victory at Edington and subsequent siege.
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Guthrum's Danes surrender at Chippenham after Alfred's victory at Edington and subsequent siege.
The Danes retreat to Chippenham after Edington and surrender after Alfred besieges their stronghold.
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