Battle of the Winwaed (655 AD)

Battle of the Winwaed (Northumbrian Kingdom of Bernicia| vs Kingdom of Mercia & Kingdom of East Anglia) took place in 655 AD.

Battle facts

Year: 655 AD
Date: 0655-11-18
Era: Medieval
Side A: Northumbrian Kingdom of Bernicia|
Side B: Kingdom of Mercia, Kingdom of East Anglia
Commanders (A): King Oswiu of Bernicia
Commanders (B): King Penda of Mercia, King Æthelhere
Casualties: approx. 500 killed450 killed in battle, 500 drowned
Outcome: Northumbrian victory
Coordinates: 53.833°, -1.431°

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Battle of the Winwaed (655 AD)

Battle of the Winwaed took place in 655 AD. Northumbrian Kingdom of Bernicia| vs Kingdom of Mercia & Kingdom of East Anglia. Approx. 500 killed450 killed in battle, 500 drowned casualties. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.