What the records say
- When
- 660s
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 51.30° N, 3.00° W
- Description
- 7th century battle between Saxons and Britons
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Peonnum
7th century battle between Saxons and Britons
The Battle of Peonnum was fought about AD 660 between the West Saxons under Cenwalh and the Britons of what is now Somerset in England. It was a decisive victory for the Saxons, who gained control of Somerset as far west as the River Parrett. The location of the battle is uncertain.
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