During his reign Alfred issued a new law code, gathered scholars to his court and was able to devote funds to building ships, organising an army and establishing a system of burhs.
Oma valitsusajal andis Alfred välja uue seadustekogu, kutsus õpetlasi oma õukonda ja suutis eraldada vahendeid laevade ehitamiseks, armee organiseerimiseks ja burhide süsteemi loomiseks.