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Rh at Bedican-ford (Bedford), and took four towns, Lygean-burh (Leigliton, Bedfordshire?) and Ægeles-burh (Ailesbury), and Bennington (Benshington, Oxfordshire), and Egones-ham (Ensham, Oxfordshire); and he died the same year.

577. This year Cuthwin and Ceawlin fought with the Britons, and slew three Kings, Conmail and Condidan and Farinmail, at the place called Deorham (Durham or Dyrham, Gloucestershire) and they took three towns, Gloucester and Cirencester and Bath.

583. This year Mauricius succeeded to the Roman Empire.

584. This year Ceawlin and Cutha fought with the Britons at the place called Fethanleag (Frethorn, Gloucestershire?) and Cutha was slain there, and Ceawlin took many towns, and spoils, and treasures innumerable, and he returned thence to his own abode.

588. This year King Ælla died, and ÆthericÆthelric [sic] reigned after him five years.

591. This year there was a great slaughter in Britain