A Danish fleet from Frankia crossed the Channel and sacked Winchester, the West Saxon royal capital. Ealdormen Osric of Hampshire and Aethelwulf of Berkshire rallied forces and met the Danes as they withdrew with plunder. The English won a significant victory and most of the plunder was recovered. The episode shows West Saxon ability to respond effectively even when an initial attack succeeded.
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