Battle of Bensington 779
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 779 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 8th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| Participants | Kingdom of Mercia, Kingdom of Wessex | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Bensington was a major battle fought between Mercia, led by King Offa, and the West Saxons led by Cynewulf of Wessex. It ended with a victory for the Mercians.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Approximate location: the point for Benson, the place Wikidata gives as the battle’s location: 51.6210, -1.1110
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Battle location from Wikidata (CC0).
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Further reading
- Battle of Bensington on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Battle of Bensington
- Wikidata Q4870465