Great Heathen Army
Guthrum moves from Wareham to Exeter before Alfred contains the Danish army and forces its withdrawal.
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877 in Denmark
Explore 5 historical events and records for Denmark in 877.
Historical records for Denmark in 877
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Invasion of Mercia
Danish control in Mercia supports Guthrum's wider campaign against the remaining English resistance.
Occupation of Exeter
Guthrum's army moves from Wareham to Exeter, where Alfred later contains the Danish force.
Occupation of Exeter
Guthrum moved to Exeter and accepted another settlement after a Danish fleet was damaged by storms.
Siege of Exeter
Alfred contains Guthrum's army at Exeter while a Viking reinforcement fleet is damaged by storms.
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