877Naval DefenceAlfred the Great
Alfred's forces confront Viking ships near Swanage as he begins developing a more active naval defence.
Historical records for England in 877, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Alfred's forces confront Viking ships near Swanage as he begins developing a more active naval defence.
Ceolwulf retained western Mercia while the Viking army divided eastern lands for settlement.
Alfred besieges a Danish force at Exeter, and the loss of a Viking reinforcement fleet helps force their withdrawal.
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