Kingdom of Bernicia: Map & History
Bernicia was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom established by Anglian settlers of the 6th century in what is now southeastern Scotland and North East England.
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Bernicia was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom established by Anglian settlers of the 6th century in what is now southeastern Scotland and North East England.
Kingdom of Bernicia in Depth
Political history and memory
The Brythonic kingdom of the area was formed from what had once been the southern lands of the Votadini, possibly as part of the division of a supposed 'great northern realm' of Coel Hen in c. 420. This northern realm is referred to by Welsh scholars as Yr Hen Ogledd or, literally, "The Old North". The kingdom may have been ruled from the site that later became the English Bamburgh, which certainly features in Welsh sources as Din Guardi. Near this high-status residence lay the island of Lindisfarne (formerly known, in Welsh, as Ynys Medcaut), which became the seat of the Bernician bishops. It is unknown when the Angles finally conquered the whole region, but around 604 is likely.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Bernicia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Bernicia: Key Facts
| Capital | Bamburgh |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Old English, Cumbric |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 420s CE |
| Dissolved | 634 CE |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q623751 (CC0).
Kingdom of Bernicia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Bernicia appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Bernicia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Bernicia exist?
The Kingdom of Bernicia is dated to 555 CE – 633 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Bernicia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Bernicia was Bamburgh.
How large was the Kingdom of Bernicia at its peak?
At its peak in 633 AD the Kingdom of Bernicia covered about 10,529 km².
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