Learnings: The Truce of Wedmore

It was chronicled that for eight days, following the liturgical instructions, Guthrum and the baptized Vikings wore the white robes of those newly reborn in Christ. Then, at the royal estate of , after receiving the right to remove the white attire, the Vikings joined Alfred and his entourage for twelve days of feasting.
According to scholars, the is mentioned in three historical sources: the , a vast collection of chronological entries covering events of importance, of which one page is pictured here; the , created by Asser, a Welsh monk who joined the entourage of Alfred in 885 CE; and finally, the so-called "Law or ". Therefore, there is very little doubt about the accuracy of this narrative.
That said, since the aim of such texts was not to share "the truth" behind the selected events but to contribute to the makings of an exemplary Christian king, it helps to be cautious and critical. After all, all of these historical documents were demanded and sponsored by King Alfred the Great during his reign.
Category:Discovery Tour: Viking Age