The British History Podcast 253 – Anglo Saxon Market Towns in the Viking Age
Sep 7, 2017
This podcast explores the cultural shifts and economic development of Anglo-Saxon market towns during the Viking Age. It discusses the transition of land ownership, the role of burrs in the redevelopment of market towns, and the impact of the Danes on Anglo-Saxon lands, including the creation of Alfred's Navy and the growth of market towns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Economic Development of Market Towns in Anglo Saxon Britain
02:29 • 7min
Transition of land ownership in Anglo-Saxon England
09:49 • 5min
The Role of Burrs in the Redevelopment of Market Towns in Wessex
14:47 • 5min
The Impact of the Danes on Anglo-Saxon Lands
19:49 • 6min