Looking down into Combe Bottom towards Bratton.

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According to legend, in May 878 AD King Alfred led his army through Combe Bottom and successfully fought with the Danes at the battle of Ethandun, on the hilltop above (behind the camera).

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Combe Bottom, Bratton, Wiltshire, UK.
Photo credit: © Chris Cole / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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