BattlefieldsMercian Invasion of Kent 798
Early Medieval

Mercian Invasion of Kent 798

798
Kent, England
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Campaign
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kent (Eadberht Praen)
VS
Victor
Mercia (Coenwulf)
Outcome
Coenwulf ravaged Kent and captured Eadberht Praen, who was led bound into Mercia; a later addition to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle states he was blinded and had his hands cut off. Coenwulf's brother Cuthred was installed as king of Kent by 801.
The Battle

History & Significance

Mercian Invasion of Kent 798 was a campaign of the Early Medieval period, fought in Kent, England in 798. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

Exact site not recorded. The location of this engagement is not established in the surviving sources.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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