BattlefieldsBattle of Fethanleag 584
Early Medieval

Battle of Fethanleag 584

584
Oxfordshire, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Oxfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
British kingdoms of the upper Thames
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
West Saxons under Ceawlin and Cutha
Outcome
British forces defeated; West Saxon expansion into Oxfordshire; Cutha killed in victory
The Battle

History & Significance

Ceawlin and Cutha fought the British at Fethanleag, probably in the Oxfordshire region, in 584. Cutha was killed but Ceawlin seized many villages and treasure. The battle is significant as evidence of continued West Saxon expansion into the upper Thames valley despite the internal struggles that would soon bring Ceawlin down.

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