Cissa of Sussex
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Cissa was part of an Anglo-Saxon invasion force that landed in three ships at a place called Cymensora in AD 477. The invasion was led by Cissa's father Ælle and included his two brothers. They are sa
Artist's impression of three Saxon ships
A mention of Cissa, Ælle's son, in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Battle of Mercredesburne
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The Battle of Mercredesburne was one of three battles fought as part of the conquest of what became the Kingdom of Sussex in southern England. The battles were fought between the Saxon leader Ælle's a
Cissa of Sussex
…are said to have fought against the local Britons. Their conquest of what became Sussex, England continued when they fought a battle on the margins of Mecredesburne in 485 and Pevensey in 491 where they are said to have slaughtered their opponents to the last man. The main source for this story is the Anglo-Saxon…
17th century depiction of Ælle