The oldest parts of the defensive works…

676 CE to 819 CE

The oldest parts of the defensive works of Danevirke near Hedeby at least date from the summer of 755 and will be expanded with large works in the tenth century.

The size and number of troops needed to man it indicates a quite powerful ruler in the area, which might be consistent with the kings of the Frankish sources.

In 815, Emperor Louis the Pious attacks Jutland apparently in support of a contender to the throne, perhaps Harald Klak, but is turned back by the sons of Gudfred, who most likely are the sons of the above-mentioned Gudfred.

At the same time St. Ansgar travels to Hedeby and starts the Catholic Christianization of Scandinavia.

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Hedeby Busdorf Schleswig-Holstein Germany View →

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