Cannington cemetery is 1.1 km from the venue and Enmore Park Golf Club is 3.4 km away. Promontory fort. In 878AD the Danes beseiged the Saxons at Arx Cynuit, possibly here, and were defeated. Apple Tree Hotel - Apple Tree Hotel Bridgwater features free self-parking, allergy-free rooms and a golf course, and lies 10 minutes' drive from National Trust. The evidence suggests that after the Vikings had raided Chippenham Wessex had pretty much fallen into their hands. Hillfort known as Castle Hill Settlement, 350m south of Woolleigh Bridge is a Scheduled Monument in St. Giles in the Wood, Devon, England. 3600 ft. Airports. Westfield United Reformed Church. It is possible the Iron Age site was re-used by the West Saxons in the 9th century AD. This post on the Battle of Ethandun is adapted from my book, King Alfred: A Man on the Move, available from Amazon and book shops.. After Alfred left Athelney, he went via Egbert’s Stone and Iglea to Ethandun where he fought against the Vikings and won. He was a Saxon Military man and a warrior who served Alfred. Back on track: the so-called 'Battle of Cynuit' was a shadowy event that took place in 878, shadowy because the Chronicle has little to say about it, though Asser has a bit more. Posts about Battle of Cynuit written by oldsomerset. Park Farm House - Cannington is located a few steps away from Walled Gardens of Cannington. 3.0 mi. According to Asser, the Great Heathen Army split into separate forces in 874; … See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. ("Episode 1.5") Uhtred was raised by the Danish Viking leader Earl Ragnar after being orphaned and captured at the Siege of York as a child. The 4-star Blackmore Farm Bed & Breakfast Bridgwater is set 3.5 km from Church of St Michael and 2 km from Walled Gardens of Cannington. Free Wi Fi is available in public areas as well as storage for belongings and a parking are available on site. Cynuit Hill Fort. Need a shuttle? 100 ft. Getting around. Access from car park by Countisbury church. The publication in 1574 of Bishop Parker’s edition of Asser’s Ælfredi regis res gestae – the sole contemporary source for the description of the Viking siege of ‘arx Cynuit’ – may well have sparked off the interest and speculation regarding the precise location of the event. Cannington. Despite his pagan upbringing, he was ostracized from the Danes after he was framed for the murder of his adoptive … Uhtred "the Godless" of Bebbanburg (born 856), born Osbert, was an Anglo-Saxon nobleman of Northumbrian origin who served as Lord of Coccham from 880. Site owned by The National Trust. Cynuit Hill, Wessex; Odda, Young Odda, Leofric, and Wulfhere arrive at Cynuit hill. Odda wants to bide time and hold their position in hopes that Alfred will defeat Guthrum and join them. The Malt Shovel. Weathered and worldly, Leofric was straight talking, uncomplicated, but a reasonable man. Exeter International (EXT) 45.0 mi + More - Less. The Old Dairy - Brean Theme Park is 8 miles from the accommodation, while WWT Steart Marshes is 1.4 miles away. A short driving distance to Walled Gardens of Cannington is a perk for guests staying at Malt Shovel Inn. They look over the cliff to see the Dane ships. The venue is situated 8 km from Bridgwater city centre and 50 km from Bristol airport. Defended by major earthworks including a 3m high rampart. Malt Shovel Inn Blackmore Lane Malt Shovel Inn. The city centre is 6 km away from the hotel. Location. 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