880Burh SystemAlfred the Great
Alfred develops a network of fortified towns to provide refuge, administration and rapid military response against Viking attack.
Historical records for England in 880, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Alfred develops a network of fortified towns to provide refuge, administration and rapid military response against Viking attack.
Alfred reorganises local defence by linking military service, landholding and fortified burhs across Wessex.
Burhs are established across southern England as fortified assembly points for the fyrd.
Alfred reforms military service so part of the army remains active while others work their lands.
The Danish army settles in East Anglia, reducing the immediate threat to Wessex.
Alfred and Guthrum agree terms that recognise their territories and regulate relations between English and Danes.
The Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum defines boundaries and rules for peace, trade and compensation.
The treaty sets out rules on legal compensation, trade and dealings between Alfred's people and Guthrum's people.
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