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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Peonnum

The ruins of the earthwork called Kenwalch's Castle, Penselwood
This is a photo of listed building number 1008257.

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The Battle of Peonnum was fought about AD 660 between the West Saxons under Cenwalh and the Britons of what is now Somerset in England.[1] It was a decisive victory for the Saxons, who gained control of Somerset as far west as the River Parrett. The location of the battle is uncertain
Also see here Battle of Posentesbyrg

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