BattlefieldsBattle of Cerdicesleag 527
Early Medieval

Battle of Cerdicesleag 527

527
England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
British kingdom forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
West Saxons under Cerdic and Cynric
Outcome
West Saxon victory extending their territory into the Hampshire interior
The Battle

History & Significance

Cerdic and Cynric fought the British at Cerdicesleag in 527. The Chronicle entry is brief but marks continued West Saxon expansion into the Hampshire downlands. The location is uncertain but the pattern of battles suggests progressive West Saxon advance northward from their coastal bridgehead.

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