Then in 876, Halfdan shared out Northumbrian land amongst his men, who "ploughed the land and supported themselves"; this land was part of what became known as the Danelaw.
I 876 delte Halfdan Northumbrias landområder ud mellem sine mænd, der "pløjede landet og forsynede sig selv"; disse områder er en del af det, som blev kendt som Danelag.