Aelle Landing Tradition
The Anglo Saxon Chronicle places Aelle and his sons in Sussex in 477, but this arrival narrative was written centuries later and is not independently secure.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
477 in England
Explore 3 historical events and records for England in 477.
Historical records for England in 477
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Capture of Selsey Bill
Lands at Selsey Bill & drives out the local British
Invasion of Sussex
The Saxons are lead by Aella and his 3 sons, Cymen, Wlencing and Cissa
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