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Battle of Countisbury Hill
History of Denmark
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| Countisbury Odda defeats Guthrun at Countisbury Hill, over 800 Vikings are killed
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| Countisbury Odda stops Guthrum attacking Alfred at Athelney
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| 0879 | Guthrum | |
| Countisbury Hill Alfred is forced into hiding for a time, returning in the spring of 878 to gather an army and attack Guthrum at Edington
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| Countisbury Hill King Alfred is saved when the Danish army coming from his rear is miraculously destroyed by inferior forces at Countisbury Hill
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