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Battle of Deorham
The
Battle of Deorham
(or
Dyrham
) was a decisive military encounter between the
West Saxons
and the
Britons
of the
West Country
in 577. The battle, which was a major victory for the
Wessex
forces led by
Ceawlin
and his son,
Cuthwine
, resulted in the capture of the
Brythonic cities
of
Glevum
(
Gloucester
),
Corinium Dobunnorum
(
Cirencester
) and
Aquae Sulis
(
Bath
). It also led to the permanent cultural and ethnic separation of
Dumnonia
(
Devon
and
Cornwall
) from
Wales
.
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