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History in the Park

Documents

Authenticity summary for 8th century Heptarchy period kit

The year 777

Rough guide to the situation in 777

Rough situation at beginning of AD 777
ColourKingdom
Colour for Alt ClutAlt Clut
Colour for Dál RiataDál Riata
Colour for DumnoniaDumnonia
Colour for KentKent
Colour for GwyneddGwynedd
Colour for MerciaMercia
Colour for NorthumbriaNorthumbria
Colour for FortriuFortriu
Colour for WessexWessex
Colour for Alt ClutAlt Clut
Colour for Dál RiataDál Riata
Colour for DumnoniaDumnonia
Colour for KentKent
Colour for GwyneddGwynedd
Colour for MerciaMercia
Colour for NorthumbriaNorthumbria
Colour for FortriuFortriu
Colour for WessexWessex

Dál Riata

The ruler of Dál Riata was King Áed mac Echdach (Áed Find) (probably, the start of his reign is shrouded in mystery).

Dumnonia

The ruler of Dumnonia was King Oswallt ap Cawrdolli (probably, his reign's exact dates are unknown).

Kent

The ruler of Kent was King Ecgberht II, who had ruled since 765 and would continue to do so until 779.

Mercia

The ruler of Mercia was King Offa, who had ruled since 757 and would continue to do so until 796.

Northumbria

The ruler of Northumbria was King Æthelræd, who had ruled since 774 and would continue to do so until 779.

Fortriu

The ruler of Fortriu was King Alpin II, who had ruled since 775 and would continue to do so until 778.

Wessex

The ruler of Wessex was King Cynewulf, who had ruled since 757 and would continue to do so until 786.