Battle of Penselwood
The Dumnonia-Wessex border is set at the River Parrett. Drives the Britons back across the River Parret into Somerset
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658 in England
Explore 4 historical events and records for England in 658.
Historical records for England in 658
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Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia, son of Penda. Restores the Kingdom of Mercia & Wessex becoming King of all the "Australian Regions". Becomes Bretwalda south of the Humber
West Saxons Fight At Peonnum
A chronicle entry links Cenwalh with fighting at Peonnum and a westward advance, although the precise geography is debated.
Wulfhere Restores Mercian Independence
Wulfhere took power after Mercian nobles rejected Northumbrian supremacy and reestablished an independent kingdom.
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