Martyrdom
Offa establishes a monastery on the site where Alban was martyred
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793 in England
Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 793.
Historical records for England in 793
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Assassination of Ethelbyrht
Ethelbyrht is killed in Offas court while selecting 1 of Offas daughters as a bride
Capture of East Anglia
East Anglia quickly submits to Mercian rule
Martyrdom
Offa establishes a monastery on the site where Alban was martyred
Offa Founds Alban Monastery
King Offa of Mercia founded or endowed a monastery in honour of Alban, establishing an influential religious institution near ancient Verulamium.
Siege of Lindesfarne
The Vikings 1st land off the coast of England looking for the treasures of St Cuthbert
Siege of Lindesfarne
The Vikings lay siege to Lindesfarne
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