Burghal system

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in War and British Society c.790–2010.

Definition

A strategic network of 30 to 33 fortified towns established by Alfred the Great to defend Wessex.

Exam Context

Burghal system appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially War and British Society c.790–2010 and War c.790–c.1500.

British Thematic Studies War and British Society c.790–2010 War c.790–c.1500

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Viking Raids and Responses

War and British Society c.790–2010 • War c.790–c.1500

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Related Key Terms

Alfred the Great Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Burghal Hidage Burhs

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