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Battle of Maserfield (Death of King Oswald)

King Oswald of Northumbria falls in battle against Penda of Mercia, his body surrounded by the chaos of clashing warriors. His death marks the collapse of Northumbrian resistance, as his standard bear

Year 642
Date 8/5
Location Maserfield (Near Modern Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom)
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
tax:pitched-battle tax:royal-death-and-succession

Key Figures

Oswald of Northumbria Penda of Mercia Northumbrian Warrior Mercian Warrior Northumbrian Standard Bearer
Time Travel

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