Battle of Degsastan
Fought between king Ethelfrith of Bernicia and the Gaels under Cedenemac Gabrain, King of DaleRiada. Ethelfrith wins a decisive victory, but his brother Theodbald is killed
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603 in England
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Historical records for England in 603
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Battle of Degsastan
Ethelfrith wins a decisive victory, but his brother Theodbald is killed
Invasion of Bernicia
Mac Gabran leads an invasion of Bernicia but is defeated by Aethelfrith
Invasion of Powys
Invades the Britons of Powys after victory at Degsastan
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