What is recorded here
Alfred, king of the West Saxons (AD 871‒899) drove the Danish invaders from Wessex. He created fortified centres, of which Winchester, the largest, was his capital. During his reign, the streets in use today were first established. [...]
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Places near here
Alfred the GreatMonument · 3 yd
Statue of Alfred the GreatListed building · 3 yd
Statue of King Alfred, WinchesterMonument or public art · 16 yd
Eastgate HouseListed building · 57 yd
Old Milestone on Guildhall, The BroadwayMonument or public art · 82 yd
City MillMuseum · 102 yd
Rout of Winchesterbattle · 280 yd
Bishop's PalaceCastle · 324 yd
St Giles Hill ViewpointViewpoint · 344 yd
King's Royal Rifle Corps MemorialMemorial · 413 yd
County War MemorialMemorial · 435 yd
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