Person    | Male  Born 944  Died 8/7/975

King Edgar

Categories: Royalty

King of England 959 to his death. Brought St Dunstan to Britain. Father of King Edward the Martyr. Died Winchester.

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King Edgar

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Anchor Iron Wharf - history

{On the base of the monument:} Anchor Iron Wharf In 964 King Edgar granted th...

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King Edgar

The plaque with this text utilizes an unusually interesting script, reminisce...

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