Grant at Odstock
At Easter, Athelstan granted twelve hides at Odstock to his minister Byrhtferth.
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928 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 928.
Historical records for England in 928
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Capture of York
York is razed to the ground. Guthfrith is captured & the Norse Kingdom of York collapses
Conditional Pardon for Offenders
A temporary pardon allowed offenders to confess, make compensation, and abandon further criminal activity.
Cornish Boundary at Tamar
Later tradition credits Athelstan with fixing the Tamar as the boundary of English rule in Cornwall.
Economy of England
Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain
Meeting with Welsh Kings
Athelstan summoned Welsh rulers to Hereford and asserted English supremacy over their kingdoms.
Reform of Currency
Mints 30 coins & decrees that there can only be 1 currency in Britain
Removal of Cornish from Exeter
Later sources state that Athelstan removed Cornish inhabitants from Exeter and strengthened English control.
Siege of York
York is razed to the ground
Welsh Tribute Settlement
Welsh rulers agreed to provide substantial annual tribute under Athelstan’s overlordship.
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