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Early Medieval

Æthelheard of Wessex Fights Oslac of Sussex c.726

726
England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
South Saxon forces under Oslac
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
West Saxon border forces
Outcome
Inconclusive border skirmishing between Wessex and Sussex
The Battle

History & Significance

Oslac of the South Saxons fought in the borderlands between Sussex and Wessex after Ine abdicated. The Chronicle records his fight but the details are sparse. This border conflict illustrates the contested frontier between the two kingdoms and the instability of Wessex after Ine's departure.

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