The Anglo-Saxon fightback
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I can describe how the kingdom of Wessex fought back against the Vikings.
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By 875 Guthrum began to attack Wessex once again, almost capturing Alfred at Chippenham in January 878.
Alfred raised as many soldiers as possible from across Wessex and defeated Guthrum at the Battle of Edington in May 878.
After the battle Alfred allowed Guthrum to rule the Viking dominated area known as the Danelaw.
The Danelaw was north of a line between the Thames to and Mersey, including East Anglia, Northumbria and some of Mercia.
As part of the peace agreement Guthrum agreed to convert to Christianity, with Alfred as his godfather.
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