BattlefieldsBattle of Wibbandun 568
Early Medieval

Battle of Wibbandun 568

568
England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Kent forces under Æthelberht
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
West Saxons under Ceawlin and Cutha
Outcome
Æthelberht of Kent driven back into Kent by West Saxon forces
The Battle

History & Significance

Ceawlin and Cutha fought Æthelberht of Kent at Wibbandun and drove him into Kent. The battle demonstrates that even the dominant Æthelberht faced military challenges from the West Saxon kingdom. The location Wibbandun may be in the Surrey or north Kent area.

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