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The Kingdom of the West Saxons, also known as the Kingdom of Wessex, was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the south of Great Britain, from around 519 until around 927. In about 886, Alfred the Great adopted
Imaginary depiction of Cerdic from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy"
Imaginary depiction of Cerdic from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy"
Anglo-Saxon–Viking coin weight, used for trading bullion and hacksilver. The material is lead and it weighs 36 g (1.3 oz). Embedded with an Anglo-Saxo
Anglo-Saxon–Viking coin weight, used for trading bullion and hacksilver. The material is lead and it weighs 36 g (1.3 oz). Embedded with an Anglo-Saxon sceat (Series K type 32a) dating to 720–750 and minted in Kent. It is edged in a dotted triangle pattern. Its origin is the Danelaw region and dates to 870–930
Unification of England and Defeat of the Danelaw in the 10th century under Wessex.
Unification of England and Defeat of the Danelaw in the 10th century under Wessex.
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the death of Harold II, 14 October 1066. His "Wyvern Standard" can be clearly seen at the left side.
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the death of Harold II, 14 October 1066. His "Wyvern Standard" can be clearly seen at the left side.
Alfred the Great
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Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and Æthelwulf's first wife Osburh,
Wessex
…Saxons, also known as the Kingdom of Wessex, was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the south of Great Britain, from around 519 until around 927. In about 886, Alfred the Great adopted the title 'King of the Anglo-Saxons' as the ruler of all Anglo-Saxons not under Danish rule. Over the next thirty years Alfred's son, Edward…
Alfred the Great
Alfred's father Æthelwulf of Wessex in the early 14th-century Genealogical Roll of the Kings of England
Alfred's father Æthelwulf of Wessex in the early 14th-century Genealogical Roll of the Kings of England
King Alfred's Tower (1772) in Somerset, on the supposed site of Egbert's Stone, the mustering place before the Battle of Edington
King Alfred's Tower (1772) in Somerset, on the supposed site of Egbert's Stone, the mustering place before the Battle of Edington
A plaque in the City of London noting the restoration of the Roman walled city by Alfred
A plaque in the City of London noting the restoration of the Roman walled city by Alfred
Alfred the Great silver offering penny, 871–99. Legend: AELFRED REX SAXONUM ('Alfred King of the Saxons')
Alfred the Great silver offering penny, 871–99. Legend: AELFRED REX SAXONUM ('Alfred King of the Saxons')