Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Pop over and see James's Behind The Secens from the day here: youtube.com/channel/UC83KOOxHaZgvR9SvRt4giUQ
This week we try and solve the Mystery that surrounds King Alfred's most important battle at Edington? The Battle of Ethundon or Edington is argued to set the formation of England and its wheels in motion. BUT... we can't seem to find its location. Lets uncover why!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCJV1EC8Mf87PpQYo9eUfd3Q/join OR Patreon: patreon.com/PaulWhitewick
Videos To Watch Next:
Scotland is Wonky: youtu.be/7aOqZABMReE?si=y0A4mfS-l1sZTwDa
The Mystery Glastonbury wall: youtu.be/7aOqZABMReE?si=y0A4mfS-l1sZTwDa
Usual notices:
1. We are not historians or Academics. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Corrections. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:
Errors and Notes:
1.
Credit and thanks for assets
Long UK Maps: mapswire.com/maps/united-kingdom
Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront
B-Roll Maps: Google Maps and Google Earth Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland Maps:
OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks, epidemicsound and artlist
Old Map: NLS - nls.uk
Sources:
Anglo Saxon Chronicle (890 - 1154 CE): gutenberg.org/cache/epub/657/pg657.txt
Asser Life of King Alfred (893 ce): gutenberg.org/files/63384/63384-h/63384-h.htm
Assers Life of King Alfred: gutenberg.org/files/63384/63384-h/63384-h.htm
List of Good sources: thehistoryofengland.co.uk/resource/sources-for-early-anglo-saxon-england
Anglo Saxon Chronicles: gutenberg.org/cache/epub/657/pg657.txt
Encyclopedia Britannica: britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-Edington
Credit:
All images used Public Domain.
Pop over and see James's Behind The Secens from the day here: youtube.com/channel/UC83KOOxHaZgvR9SvRt4giUQ
This week we try and solve the Mystery that surrounds King Alfred's most important battle at Edington? The Battle of Ethundon or Edington is argued to set the formation of England and its wheels in motion. BUT... we can't seem to find its location. Lets uncover why!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCJV1EC8Mf87PpQYo9eUfd3Q/join OR Patreon: patreon.com/PaulWhitewick
Videos To Watch Next:
Scotland is Wonky: youtu.be/7aOqZABMReE?si=y0A4mfS-l1sZTwDa
The Mystery Glastonbury wall: youtu.be/7aOqZABMReE?si=y0A4mfS-l1sZTwDa
Usual notices:
1. We are not historians or Academics. We enjoy researching and learning, and with that we enjoy sharing our journeys with you. That said, sources for information often listed below with credits.
2. Corrections. Whilst we make every attempt to not include any errors, research, and piecing stories together from dozens of sources sometimes leads to one or two. I will note here if any are found:
Errors and Notes:
1.
Credit and thanks for assets
Long UK Maps: mapswire.com/maps/united-kingdom
Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront
B-Roll Maps: Google Maps and Google Earth Studio
Maps: National Library of Scotland Maps:
OS Maps. Media License.
Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks, epidemicsound and artlist
Old Map: NLS - nls.uk
Sources:
Anglo Saxon Chronicle (890 - 1154 CE): gutenberg.org/cache/epub/657/pg657.txt
Asser Life of King Alfred (893 ce): gutenberg.org/files/63384/63384-h/63384-h.htm
Assers Life of King Alfred: gutenberg.org/files/63384/63384-h/63384-h.htm
List of Good sources: thehistoryofengland.co.uk/resource/sources-for-early-anglo-saxon-england
Anglo Saxon Chronicles: gutenberg.org/cache/epub/657/pg657.txt
Encyclopedia Britannica: britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-Edington
Credit:
All images used Public Domain.
