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Wessex was one of the ancient Saxon Kingdoms of England, it broadly included what is now called "The West Country" - Devon, Dorset and parts of Somerset. === === Wessex was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom which was founded c.520AD around Dorchester-on-Thames and is usually considered to have included the counties of; * Hampshire (where the capital of Wessex, Winchester, is located) * Wiltshire * Dorset * Somerset * Isle of Wight * Devon * Berkshire Additionally, Oxfordshire is often considered within the bounds of Wessex as is Gloucestershire, however both these areas alternated between being parts of Wessex or Mercia, the midland kingdom. Cornwall was annexed by Wessex in about 825AD. Around this time Wessex also annexed the previously independent kingdoms of Essex, Sussex and Surrey although these were ruled by the Wessex dynasty they were not considered parts of Wessex, rather subordinate territories whose rulers were either junior members of the Wessex dynasty or paid homage to the Kings of Wessex.
South West England - At various times it would have included modern day Gloucestershire Somerset Hampshire Wiltshire Dorset Devon Berkshire Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight. It also expanded to Kent and Sussex at one stage. I don't think it was ever fromally a 'county'. Think of it more as a region, district, or kingdom. The areas quoted above are correct.
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During what years was Ine the king of Wessex?
Ine was the king of Wessex 688 to 726. Ine was the first Wessex king to issue a code of laws and was one of the most powerful kings of Wessex.
When did Mercia merge with the kingdom of Wessex?
Mercia merged with the kingdom of Wessex in 919.
Who was the son of Cynric King of Wessex?
The son of Cynric King of Wessex was Ceawin.
What do you call people from wessex?
west saxon
Who was the first King of Wessex?
According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the first King of Wessex was Cerdic, who reigned from 519 to 534. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was written centuries later, and the historic record is quite unclear. At least one important historian places Cerdic's reign as 538 to 554, but there is no proof one way or the other. Cerdic, by the way, is a Welsh name, not Saxon. Cynric, who was the next King of Wessex, also had a Welsh name, as did Ceawlin, who followed him. It all makes me very suspicious of those Anglo-Saxons and their Chronicle. There is a link below to a list of Kings of Wessex.
When did Cædwalla of Wessex die?
Cynric of Wessex died in 560.
When did Edith of Wessex die?
Gunhild of Wessex died in 1097.
When did Wessex end?
Wessex ended in 927.
When was Wessex created?
Wessex was created in 519.
How tall is Edward Wessex?
Edward Wessex is 6'.
Who was the Wessex king when fighting the Danes?
King Alfred Was the Wessex King During the Battle of the Wessex People and the Danes
What is the population of Wessex Archaeology?
The population of Wessex Archaeology is 179.
When was Æthelbald of Wessex born?
Æthelbald of Wessex was born in 834.
When was Wessex Water created?
Wessex Water was created in 1973.
When did Æscwine of Wessex die?
Æscwine of Wessex died in 676.
When was Wessex Trains created?
Wessex Trains was created in 2001.
When did Wessex Trains end?
Wessex Trains ended in 2006.
