Battle of Ellendun

Battle of Ellendun
Part of Mercian Supremacy
Date825
Location
near Swindon, Wiltshire
Result
  • West Saxon victory
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Beornwulf of Mercia Ecgberht of Wessex

The Battle of Ellendun or Battle of Wroughton was fought between Ecgberht of Wessex and Beornwulf of Mercia in September 825. Sir Frank Stenton described it as "one of the most decisive battles of English history". It effectively established West Saxon dominance in southern England.


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