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Early Medieval

Wulfhere of Mercia Subdues Surrey and Middlesex c.665

665
Surrey, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Surrey, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
West Saxon-aligned Surrey and Middlesex leaders
VS
Victor
Wulfhere of Mercia
Forces
Mercian forces under Wulfhere
Outcome
Surrey and Middlesex brought under Mercian control; London commerce available to Mercia
The Battle

History & Significance

Wulfhere of Mercia extended Mercian control into Surrey and the Middlesex region, areas that had been under West Saxon influence. His campaigns in the 660s pushed Mercian power to the Thames and beyond. The control of Surrey and Middlesex gave Mercia access to London and the lucrative Thames trading networks.

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