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1. www.exploringbuildinghistory.co.uk › king-alfredKing Alfred in the Somerset Marshes – Part 1 - Exploring ...

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   Sep 25, 2019 · The reeds and withies of the marshlands would have provided an impenetrable thicket around the island, making it like an invisible bunker for Alfred’s war preparations. One can get an impression of the mystical experiences Alfred reportedly had whilst in the misty marshes.

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2. www.exploringbuildinghistory.co.uk › king-alfredKing Alfred in the Somerset Marshes – Part 2 | Exploring ...

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   Sep 27, 2019 · Figure 1: Looking east from the land below Athelney towards Burrow Mump on a misty morning. Whilst the land is reclaimed and cultivated nowadays, it was a patchwork of marshes, reeds and flood water. Low islands stood above the wetlands, only accessible by punts and knowledge of how to navigate the thicket of reeds and marsh plants.

3. king-alfred.com › wp › 2018/06/27Athelney. Alfred’s Refuge on the Somerset Levels.

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   Jun 27, 2018 · Asser records that Alfred struck out at Vikings from Athelney, which indicates that Vikings had been in the vicinity. The bust of King Alfred the Great on the monument at Athelney, Somerset Levels. There is evidence that Athelney had previously been an iron age fortification and therefore Alfred was brin ging this defended site back into use.

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4. www.britainexpress.com › counties › somersetAthelney Abbey, Somerset | History, Photos, & Visiting ...

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   On the north bank of the River Tone, 4 miles south-west of Bridgwater, lies the site of Athelney Abbey, founded by Alfred the Great. The Abbey site occupies a pair of low hills separated by a shallow depression. When Alfred came here in the 9th century to escape his enemies the two hills were surrounded by marshes, turning the hills into remote ...

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5. www.bbc.co.uk › teach › school-radioKS2 Music: The Anglo-Saxons. 2: Alfred the Great - BBC Teach

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   KS2 Music: Anglo-Saxons. Songs and music activities on the topic 'Anglo-Saxons' with opportunities to appraise and compose. Video and audio resources. 2. Alfred the Great. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › teach › school-radioAlfred the Great - BBC Teach

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   Video Transcript. Primary School Songs: KS2 History - The Anglo-Saxons. 'Alfred the Great'. The key features of Alfred's reign - including his struggle with Viking invaders. Lyric sheet - 'Alfred ...

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   What if Alfred had reeds in the marshlands?

   • The reeds and withies of the marshlands would have provided an impenetrable thicket around the island, making it like an invisible bunker for Alfred’s war preparations. One can get an impression of the mystical experiences Alfred reportedly had whilst in the misty marshes.

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   What are the historical sources of King Alfred?

   • The key historical sources for King Alfred are as follows. These help to build up the importance of Athelney in the Somerset marshes and the surrounding landscape. Contemporary biography of King Alfred by Asser. Asser was a monk (and possibly bishop) of St. David’s in Wales. He became Alfred’s close associate and later bishop of Sherborne.

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   When did Alfred retreated into Somerset wetlands?

   • The contemporary historical writings of Asser and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle record that early in 878 Alfred retreated into the Somerset wetlands from the invading Vikings. The Vikings had ordered themselves in what was known as the Great Heathen Army (micel here). The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entry for 865.

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   How did Alfred deal with the Vikings?

   • Alfred's initial tactic was to make a pact with the Vikings: he agreed to pay them money - the danegeld - in return for peace. The arrangement was eventually broken when the Viking leader - Guthrum - launched a surprise attack against Wessex.

   KS2 Music: The Anglo-Saxons. 2: Alfred the Great - BBC Teach

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   Are there causeways through the marshes?

   • Since the Neolithic period man has tried to make causeways trackways through the marshes such as what is known today as the Sweet Track. However, the water level is unpredictable as was experienced across the Somerset Levels in the winter of 2013-14 when severe flooding became a national crisis. The Impact of Alfred at Athelney

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   Was East Lyng part of Alfred's fortifications at Athelney?

   • There is no evidence it was part of Alfred’s fortifications at Athelney, it seems logical that it was a strategic look out point and is visible from Athelney. (c) East Lyng – lies just to the west of Athelney and was one of Alfred’s burhs (settlement fortification). It was connected to Athelney by a causeway over the River Tone.

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8. 1lovepoems.com › nature › marsh-poemsMarsh Poems | Wetland Reflections

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   Aug 4, 2024 · The marshland sings its song so sweet. With reeds so tall and pools so wide, It graces nature’s gentle tide. The marsh, a symbol of the calm, It stands for peace, a soothing balm. In every breeze, a tale is spun, Of life and light, of days begun. Through summer’s warmth and autumn’s chill, The marshland stands, serene and still.