West Saxon

Proper noun

Meaning

West Saxon

A dialect of Old English that was spoken in the kingdom of Wessex.

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After Mercia was annexed by Wessex in the early 10th century, the West Saxon rulers divided it into shires modelled after their own system, cutting across traditional Mercian divisions. Source: Internet

Æthelstan was one of the most pious West Saxon kings, and was known for collecting relics and founding churches. Source: Internet

All coins struck in Mercia after the disappearance of Ceolwulf in c.879 were in the name of the West Saxon king. Source: Internet

D.N. Dumville, "The West Saxon Genealogical Regnal List and the chronology of Wessex", 1985, cited in Yorke, Kings and Kingdoms, p. 133. The sources do agree that Ceawlin is the son of Cynric and he usually is named as the father of Cuthwine. Source: Internet

During the 8th century Wessex was overshadowed by Mercia, whose power was then at its height, and the West Saxon kings may at times have acknowledged Mercian overlordship. Source: Internet

Cuthwulf's relationship with Ceawlin is unknown, but the alliteration common to Anglo-Saxon royal families suggests Cuthwulf may be part of the West Saxon royal line. Source: Internet

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