Winchester, Sondwic and Margate, 992 AD
Winchester, Sondwic and Margate, 992 AD“Archbishop Sigeric, welcome to court,” said King Aethelred, known as the ‘ill-advised’. If ever he needed advice, this was the moment in the wake of the ferocious battle that had stopped the Vikings entering Maldon. The sea-wolves were far from defeated and everyone knew it was not a case of if but where and when the savage pack would attack next. “Your counsel is always wise, and we are prepared to hear it at once, so speak, Your Grace.”
if wherewhen“Sire, the fyrd of Ealdorman Bryhtnoth numbered three thousand of the finest warriors and even though they chose their ground and fought as only brave Saxons can, still they were defeated, and the noble ealdorman slain. What hope is there then for Kent where Esse
