Battle of Deorham 577
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 577 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 6th century | derived |
| Period | Early medieval, Anglo-Saxon & Viking | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Saxon settlement of England | Wikidata |
| Participants | Celtic Britons, Kingdom of Wessex | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Deorham (or Dyrham) is portrayed by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as an important military encounter between the West Saxons and the Britons in the West Country in 577. The Chronicle depicts the battle as a major victory for Wessex's forces, led by Ceawlin and one Cuthwine, resulting in the capture of the Romano-British towns of Glevum (Gloucester), Corinium Dobunnorum (Cirencester), and Aquae Sulis (Bath).
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 51.4889, -2.3684
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