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997 in England

Explore 3 historical events and records for England in 997.

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Historical records for England in 997

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997

Danelaw

Ethelred II the Unready · Wantage · Government / Government of England

New law code defines the legal position in Danelaw

997

Reform of Jury System

Ethelred II the Unready · Wantage · Government / Government of England

New law code defines the legal position in Danelaw. Introduces the Scandinavian custom of trial by jury

997

Wantage Code

Ethelred II the Unready · Wantage · Government / Government of England

Ethelred issued the Wantage Code for the Five Boroughs, preserving several Scandinavian legal terms and procedures.

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