The place where Alfred The Great made Peace with the Danes following the famous battle of Edington where the Danish King became a christian, where a big party followed and has echoed in this vale close to Glastonbury ever since. Wedmore retains its Saxon atmosphere although the church only has medieval structures and later additions . A bold structure--almost with a hint of cathedral shaping its appearance--perhaps the masons of Wells cathedral did some 'overtime' here.
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