Hwicce: Map & History
Hwicce was a kingdom in Anglo-Saxon England.
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Hwicce was a kingdom in Anglo-Saxon England. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the kingdom was established in 577, after the Battle of Deorham. After 628, the kingdom became a client or sub-kingdom of Mercia as a result of the Battle of Cirencester.
Hwicce in Depth
History
The territory of the Hwicce may roughly have corresponded to the Roman civitas of the Dobunni. The area appears to have remained largely British in the first century or so after Britain left the Roman Empire, but pagan burials and place names in its north-eastern sector suggest an inflow of Angles along the Warwickshire Avon and perhaps by other routes; they may have exacted tribute from British rulers.
According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, there was a Battle of Deorham in 577 in which the Gewisse (West Saxons) under Ceawlin killed three British kings and captured Gloucester, Cirencester and Bath.
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Hwicce: Key Facts
| Capital | Worcester |
|---|---|
| Religion | Anglo-Saxon paganism |
| Founded | 577 CE |
| Dissolved | 780s CE |
Preceded by
- sub-Roman Britain
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q733799 (CC0).
Hwicce Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Hwicce appears, with the other states of the time.
Hwicce Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,839 km² in 604 CE.
Hwicce: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Hwicce exist?
Hwicce is dated to 577 CE – 627 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Hwicce?
The capital of Hwicce was Worcester.
How large was Hwicce at its peak?
At its peak in 604 AD Hwicce covered about 4,839 km².