Statements (120)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:activities |
Saxon victory celebrated
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Temporary halt to Viking advances
retreat to East Anglia strengthened Alfred's position Temporary Saxon control over southern England |
| gptkbp:armor |
strengthened post-battle
weakened post-battle |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Wessex
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
Higher ground
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
campaign against the Danes
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:unknown |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Saxons
gptkb:deity Danes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired legends
Inspiration for literature and folklore |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:Video_games
Films and TV shows |
| gptkbp:date |
878
January 8, 871 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
films and media Historical novels Literature about Alfred the Great |
| gptkbp:duration |
One day
one day |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Basing
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
January and March
Hills near Ashdown |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
late 9th century England
Part of the larger conflict between Saxons and Danes Part of the larger conflict between Saxons and Vikings |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
interpretations of the battle's significance
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicles of the time
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
Æthelred of Wessex |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shaped English history
Influenced future Saxon resistance Influenced future Saxon military strategies |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
established Alfred's reputation
Turning point in the Viking invasions |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkb:Asser's_Life_of_Alfred |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Ashdown
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent battles in the region
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:previous_battles
Previous battles against Vikings Saxon military traditions |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
led by Alfred the Great
led by Guthrum |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
Historical reenactments Reenactments Memorials in England held annually in Wessex. |
| gptkbp:landscape |
hilly ground
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
key to victory
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:King_Æthelred_of_Wessex |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on English nationalism
Symbol of Saxon resilience inspiration for future resistance Foundation for future Saxon victories Part of Alfred's legacy as a king |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Berkshire,_England |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Flanking maneuvers
Use of terrain |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Edington
Battle of Ashdown (878) Battle of Ashdown II |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great gptkb:King_Æthelred_of_Wessex |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Saxon forces regrouped
Saxon morale boost |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Wars
Viking invasions of England |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Reading
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
Various historical analyses |
| gptkbp:reform |
military and administrative reforms
|
| gptkbp:result |
decisive victory for the Saxons
Decisive victory for the Saxons |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strengthened Saxon resistance against Viking invasions
Boosted Saxon morale turning point in the Anglo-Saxon resistance |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Wessex
control of Wessex temporary halt to Viking advances Defend Wessex from Viking expansion |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:battle overconfidence surprise attack Surprise attack defensive and offensive maneuvers open field engagement |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
Viking invasions
|
| gptkbp:vision |
unification of England
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
cold and wet
|
| gptkbp:year |
871
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Great_Heathen_Army
gptkb:King_Æthelred_I gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_kingdoms gptkb:Wessex gptkb:Uhtred_of_Bebbanburg gptkb:Aethelwulf gptkb:Alfred_the_Great gptkb:Sweyn_Forkbeard gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great gptkb:Thorkell gptkb:Battle_of_Maldon gptkb:Ealdorman_Aethelred_II gptkb:Ealdorman_Aethelwynn_XVI gptkb:Kingdom_of_Wessex |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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