Maserfelth, battle of, 5 August 641
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Battle, possibly at Oswestry, at which Oswald, king of Northumbria, was defeated and killed by Penda, king of Mercia. Oswald's death at Pagan hands soon transformed him into a saint. Penda's victory established Mercia as the chief English kingdom.
JR, 10 September 2000