Look on the map for the numbers to locate these Anglo-Saxon sites in Oxford (larger map). Click on the numbers to find out more information. |
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| Oxford is first mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles in 911 when King Edward the Elder took possession of the town. It is thought Oxford was founded just before this date as a fortified town known as a burh. (Find out was Oxford means in Old English) |
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During the tenth and eleventh centuries (AD900-1100), Oxford becomes an busy market town and important regional centre. Look at the time line to see some of the major events in Anglo-Saxon Oxford. (Click on the timeline to see a larger version) |
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