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Rh, arrived in Britain with three ships at the place called Cerdices-ora, and they fought with the Britons and put them to flight.

519. This year Cerdic and Cynric possessed themselves of the kingdom of Wessex, and the same year they fought with the Britons at the place which is now called Cerdices-ford (Charford), and from that day forth reigned the royal West Saxon line.

527. This year Cerdic and Cynric fought with the Britons at the place called Cerdices-leah.

528. “At this time Dionysius computed the cycle of Easter at Rome. Then Priscian explored the depths of grammar.”

530. This year Cerdic and Cynric conquered the Isle of Wight, and slew many men at Wihtgarabyrig (Carisbrook).

534. This year Cerdic, the first King of Wessex,