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What happened to the crown of Alfred the Great?

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Bishop Asser informs us that Alfred had a great love of jewelled ornaments. His crown, which unfortunately no longer survives, is listed in an inventory of jewels melted down by Oliver Cromwell at the establishment of the Protectorate, it is described as being studded with emeralds.

link http://www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/saxon_6.htm

Jan 21 2010, 10:20 PM
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