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Battle of Countisbury Hill
Odda stops Guthrum attacking Alfred at Athelney. Odda defeats Guthrun at Countisbury Hill, over 800 Vikings are killed. After Oddas victory Alfred raises troops from Somerset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Historical place archive
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Odda stops Guthrum attacking Alfred at Athelney. Odda defeats Guthrun at Countisbury Hill, over 800 Vikings are killed. After Oddas victory Alfred raises troops from Somerset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
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