In 915 Edward the Elder captured Bedford from the Danes and preceded to extend the fortified town south of the river including a large ditch, known as Kingβs Ditch. Detail of the Bedford Medieval Map mosaic at Bedford Castle. #mosaic #mosaicmap #medievalengland #englishhistory #edwardtheelder #danelaw #bedford #kingsditch (at Bedford Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvWaNFBA4Tx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u9121fnt1vab








