The Anglo-Saxon conflict and the threat to Verriconium

This chapter discusses the complexity of the Anglo-Saxon conflict in Britain during the 6th century, focusing on the concerns of the central and western Britons as the kingdom of Mercia expands and threatens the historic capital of Verriconium. It explores the changes in the British kingdom of Magneseta and the relocation of their capital for military reasons. It also discusses the collaborative efforts of four British kingdoms to defeat the Anglo-Saxons and gain control of a major territory in the north.