Battle of Bensington

Battle of Bensington
Date	779
Location	Possibly the village of Benson in present-day Oxfordshire, England
Result	Mercian victory
Belligerents
Mercia	Wessex
Commanders and leaders
Offa of Mercia	Cynewulf of Wessex

The Battle of Bensington was a major battle fought between Mercia, led by King Offa, and the West Saxons led by Cynewulf of Wessex. It ended with a victory for the Mercians.

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