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780 in England

Explore 2 historical events and records for England in 780.

Historical records for England in 780

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Offas Dyke

Offa · Offas Dyke · House / House of Mercia

Completes 150 mile dyke from the Wye to the Dee. A border with the Welsh territories, extends from the Severn to the Dee Estuary

Retirement

Elfwald · Northumbria · House / House of Northumbria

Athelbert of York retires, supporter of Elfwald who helped him gain the throne

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