BattlefieldsAlleluia Victory of Germanus
Early Medieval

Alleluia Victory of Germanus

430
Wales
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Picts and Scots
Forces
invading Picts and Scots
VS
Victor
Romano-Britons under Germanus of Auxerre
Forces
Romano-Britons led by Germanus of Auxerre
Outcome
Victory for the Romano-Britons led by Germanus of Auxerre over the invading Picts and Scots
The Battle

History & Significance

A mile west of the town of Mold in Flintshire lies Maes Garmon, meaning "The Field of Germanus", which is the traditional site of the engagement known as the Alleluia Victory. According to the source, this battle was fought by a force of Romano-Britons led by Germanus of Auxerre against invading Picts and Scots, and took place shortly after Easter in AD 430. The name of the field itself preserves the memory of Germanus and his role in leading the defending force on that occasion.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Buried history

The traditional site of the Alleluia Victory is preserved in the Welsh place name Maes Garmon, "The Field of Germanus", situated a mile west of Mold, a lasting reminder of the Romano-British force led by Germanus of Auxerre that met and defeated the invading Picts and Scots shortly after Easter, AD 430.

Casualties & Losses

not recorded

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