Gwent forces resist Mercian expansion eastward along the Wye and Usk corridors. The Welsh annals record fighting along the border as Offa strengthens Mercian power. Gwent manages to maintain its eastern boundary, contributing to the pressure that eventually leads Offa to build his famous dyke as a recognised frontier.
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