The Defence of Wessex: The Burghal Hidage and Anglo-Saxon Fortifications

by David Hill, Alexander R. Rumble (Editor)

After defeating Guthrum's Vikings at Edington, King Alfred initiated a great programme of building to defend southern England against Viking attack. This book is a comprehensive analysis of the Burghal Hidage, the early 10th century vernacular document which gives details of this extraordinary web of fortifications, many of which developed into familiar English towns.

Genres: History, Anglo Saxon

256 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1996

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