The Danish fortification of Bridgnorth on the upper Severn in 895 demonstrated the Norse ability to exploit river access to establish defended camps deep in English territory even after Alfred burh programme was well advanced.
Danish force: c. 1,000–1,500. Mercia: c. 1,500–2,000.
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