The Great Heathen Army moved from East Anglia to Reading in late 870 and established a fortified camp at the confluence of the Kennet and Thames. Two jarls led a foraging party toward Englefield while the main army fortified Reading, beginning the campaign of 870-871 that almost destroyed Wessex. The Reading camp became the base for the Viking assault on Berkshire.
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