HRAFNSLITH

Exeter

 

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Exeter was virtually abandoned for centuries(excepting its monastery), town life was re-established at Exeter in late Saxon times. It is probably King Alfred the Great (AD 871-899) who should be credited with its re-foundation.

A new street grid, different from the Roman one, was laid out within the walls, and the defences were refurbished. The city evidently grew rapidly. By the year 1000 it was about the sixth most prosperous city in Britain, after London, York, Lincoln, Winchester and probably Chester. By the 11th century there were as many as 30 parish churches, with many timber buildings fronting the main streets where crafts such as the working of metals, leather, cloth and wood were practised. Trade in the mineral wealth of South-West England, especially tin, appears to have been the source of much of its prosperity. #1

Resources #1 http://www.exeter.gov.uk

 

Bjarni Ulfsson :

3rd son of Ulf, a trader originally from Iceland , and Gythwyn of Easceastor. Works on Thurstans land and Serves in the Fyrd.