Byrhtnoth the Earldorman of Essex, statue at end of promenade, Maldon, Essex, UK

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The statue represents the principle voice rejecting the policy of appeasement which dominated the court of King Ethelred in the closing years of the 10th century. This leading military figure was probably 68 when he confronted the Vikings at the Battle of Maldon. He surrendered his life in the defense of his people, religion and way of life.

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Size: 2961px × 3824px
Location: Maldon, Essex, UK
Photo credit: © MS Bretherton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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