Alfred and the governance of Eng Ch2 Flashcards
1
Q
875-85
A
The minting of pennies at Winchester
2
Q
876
A
Vikings arrive at Wareham
Start of Burh construction
3
Q
877
A
Death of Charles the Bald
4
Q
878-79
A
Vikings defeated at Eddington
Fortification of Chichester
5
Q
880
A
Alfred ‘makes’ / founds monastery of Malmesbury
6
Q
886
A
Alfred seizes London
7
Q
887
A
Probable introduction of Alfred’s law code
8
Q
889-99
A
Fortifications of Worcester are planned
Return of the Third Great Army of the Vikings
9
Q
892
A
Fortress constructed on River Lympne, Kent
10
Q
895
A
Vikings attack Chichester
11
Q
898
A
Alfred arranges for Edward to act as co-ruler
12
Q
899
A
Death of Alfred
Edward the Elder becomes King of the West Saxons and Mercia
