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Early Medieval

Ine of Wessex Defeats Godrum of Sussex 710

710
unknown, England
Also known as: Ine annexes Sussex 710 · Nunna of Sussex submits to Ine
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
unknown, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
South Saxons
Forces
South Saxon forces
VS
Victor
Wessex (Ine)
Forces
West Saxon army
Outcome
Sussex brought under West Saxon overlordship
The Battle

History & Significance

Ine of Wessex brought Sussex under West Saxon control around 710, establishing a precedent for West Saxon dominance of the southeast that Offa later reversed and Ecgberht ultimately fulfilled. The reduction of the South Saxon kingdom was part of Ine broader campaign to consolidate West Saxon power across southern England.

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Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure
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Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury
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Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church
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Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
Bowl barrow in Great Wood
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