The martyrdom of Edmund at Hoxne (traditionally) became the defining event of early medieval East Anglia. Edmund refused Ivar's demand to share his kingdom as a Danish vassal or renounce his faith. He was bound to an oak tree, shot full of arrows and beheaded. His body was taken to Beodricsworth (Bury St Edmunds) where miracles were reported. He is patron saint of East Anglia.
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