Battle Of Wodens Barrow Ad 592 |
| Hob Uid: 221229 | |
Location :
Wiltshire
Alton
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| Grid Ref : SU1100063000 |
| Summary : The site of the Battle of Woden's Barrow, which is also known as the Battle of Wodnesbeorh and the Battle of Adam's Grave, is located in Alton in Wiltshire. The battle was fought in 592 AD between the West Saxon Ceawlin and a British force. Ceawlin was defeated. |
More information : Two battles are recorded (1) as having been fought at Wodnesbeorh (Woden's barrow) probably the long barrow now called Adam's Grave (see SU 16 SW 24). The first battle in AD 592 ended in a defeat of Ceawlin, the second in AD 715 was fought between Ine and Ceolred. Burne (2) sites this battle-field as being at New Town, where the Ridgeway meets the modern Marlborough road. (1-2)
The site of the Battle of Woden’s Barrow, which is also known as the Battle of Wodnesbeorh and the Battle of Adam’s Grave, is located in Alton in Wiltshire. The battle was fought in 592 AD between the West Saxon Ceawlin and a British force. Ceawlin was defeated. (3)
The National Grid Reference for the site of the battle is: SU1163 (4) |