6 January 878
Invasion of Wessex
Guthrum launches a surprise midwinter attack at Chippenham and overruns much of Wessex.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Chippenham in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Guthrum launches a surprise midwinter attack at Chippenham and overruns much of Wessex.
The Danish army withdraws after defeat and submission, securing Alfred's immediate position in Wessex.
The siege ends with Danish capitulation and withdrawal from Wessex.
After Edington Alfred besieges Guthrum's force at Chippenham for about two weeks until the Danes sue for peace.
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.
Alfred requires Guthrum to give hostages, leave Wessex and accept Christian baptism.
Athelstan granted Bishop Eadulf and the community of Crediton three hides at Sandford.
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