The Battle of Ashdown, in Berkshire, took place on the 8th January 871. Alfred the Great, then 21, led the West Saxons to battle against the invading Danes. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...
The West Saxons had a slight advantage in numbers (around 800 to 1000 men), and held the high ground. The battle was little more than a great clash of shield walls and resulted in a victory for Alfred. The battle, however, was not decisive. Many lives were lost on both sides and the Danes were able to win several victories after receiving reinforcements.
The Battle of Ashdown, in Berkshire (possibly the part now in Oxfordshire), took place on 8 January 871.
The battle was little more than a great clash of shield walls and resulted in a victory for Alfred.
For this is the actual place where our Alfred won his great battle, the battle of Ashdown ("Aescendum" in the chroniclers), which broke the Danish power, and made England a Christian land.
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