BattlefieldsMercian Campaign against Gwent 796
Early Medieval

Mercian Campaign against Gwent 796

796
Gwent, Wales
Also known as: Coenwulf attacks south Wales 796
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Gwent, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Gwent
Forces
Gwent forces
VS
Victor
Mercia (Coenwulf)
Forces
Mercian border army
Outcome
Gwent and surrounding kingdoms pressured; Mercian border secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Coenwulf of Mercia campaigned in south Wales against Gwent as part of his assertion of Mercian border power after Offa death. The Welsh kingdoms of the south were regularly subject to Mercian raids and tribute-taking throughout the eighth century, though permanent conquest of Wales remained beyond Mercian capability.

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