The beginnings of Wednesbury

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The beginnings of Wednesbury

Image: © John M Taken: 28 Jun 2008

King Alfred's eldest daughter Ethelfleda - Lady of the Mercians (869-918) is believed to have fortified Church Hill to repel the invading Vikings.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.550774
Longitude
-2.022521