[76] For the reasons for dating Oswy’s death in 671 rather than a year earlier according to the text of Bede, see Plummer’s note on H. E., iv., 5.
[77] Hagustald.
[78] In Hrypum.
[79] This is Eddius’ account of the transaction. According to Bede a dispute arose between Egfrid and Wilfrid. The latter was deposed and then his diocese was divided.
[80] Site not known.
[81] P. 174.
[82] The identification of this place with Wanborough, near Swindon, is disproved by Stevenson (Eng. Hist. Rev., xvii., 638).
[83] Gesta Regum Anglorum, i., 35 (first recension).
[84] Weorthige.
[85] Gaers-tun.