Battle of the Winwaed

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The battle was possibly fought here.

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Battle of the Winwaed

Battle of the Winwaed

The Battle of the Winwaed (Welsh: Maes Gai; Medieval Latin: Strages Gai Campi) was fought on 15 November 655 (or 654) between King Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, ending in the Mercians' defeat and Penda's death.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle of the Winwaed

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