Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Alfred, King of the West Saxons (AD 871-899)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
1. Alfred, King of the West Saxons (AD 871-899) Marker
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. Alfred was the most esteemed of English kings. He encouraged the revival of learning and monastic life, and laid the foundation for a single kingdom of England. This statue by Hamo Thorneycroft, was erected, in 1901
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 871 CE.
Location. 51° 3.677′ N, 1° 18.543′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. Marker is on The Broadway, in the median. Statue and Marker is located on an island in the middle of the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65 The Broadway, Winchester, England SO23 9BE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesil Rectory (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); River Itchen (about 180 meters away); The Home of Bishop Henry (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Walker (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Seagram's Mill (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . Alfred the Great.
Excerpt from the official web site of the British Royal Family: "Born at Wantage, Berkshire, in 849, Alfred was the fifth son of Aethelwulf, king of the West Saxons. At their father's behest and by mutual agreement, Alfred's elder brothers succeeded to the kingship in turn, rather than endanger the kingdom by passing it to under-age children at a time when the country was threatened by worsening Viking raids from Denmark."(Submitted on August 6, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
2. Statue of Alfred the Great
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
3. Alfred, King of the West Saxons (AD 871-899) Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023
4. Statue from the rear
courtesy of the Library of Congress, circa 1902
5. King Alfred’s statue
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 5. submitted on August 7, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
