[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.