Burh
A burh (Old English pronunciation: [ˈburx]) or burg was an Old English fortification or fortified settlement. In the 9th century, raids and invasions by Vikings prompted Alfred the Great to develop a network of burhs and roads to use against such attackers. Some were new constructions; others were situated at the site of Iron Age hillforts or Roman forts and employed materials from the original fortifications. As at Lundenburh (medieval London), many were also situated on rivers: this facilitated internal lines of supply while aiming to restrict access to the interior of the kingdom for attackers in shallow-draught vessels such as longships.
Burh
A burh (Old English pronunciation: [ˈburx]) or burg was an Old English fortification or fortified settlement. In the 9th century, raids and invasions by Vikings prompted Alfred the Great to develop a network of burhs and roads to use against such attackers. Some were new constructions; others were situated at the site of Iron Age hillforts or Roman forts and employed materials from the original fortifications. As at Lundenburh (medieval London), many were also situated on rivers: this facilitated internal lines of supply while aiming to restrict access to the interior of the kingdom for attackers in shallow-draught vessels such as longships.
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A burh (Old English pronunciat ...... England's various royal mints.
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Burh est le nom général donné ...... ce système de fortifications.
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Burh è un antico termine anglo ...... quali si sono ben conservati.
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Burh – anglosaska nazwa uforty ...... , z przeznaczeniem osadniczym.
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Een burh is een Oudengelse naa ...... laats van permanente bewoning.
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Un documento anglosajón del si ...... les también se han conservado.
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A burh (Old English pronunciat ...... ght vessels such as longships.
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Burh est le nom général donné ...... ce système de fortifications.
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Burh è un antico termine anglo ...... , con fossati ancora visibili.
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Burh – anglosaska nazwa uforty ...... , z przeznaczeniem osadniczym.
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Een burh is een Oudengelse naa ...... laats van permanente bewoning.
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Un documento anglosajón del si ...... ntra las incursiones vikingas.
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