The British History Podcast

112 – The Battle of Heavenfield

Jan 29, 2014
This podcast explores the changing power dynamics in Northumbria after the death of Ethel Frith, the surprise attack by Catwathlin, the building of alliances and return to Northumbria, King Oswald's vision and conversion to Christianity, and the intense Battle of Heavenfield near Hadrian's Wall.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Catwathlin's Surprise Attack
02:54 • 5min
3
Building Alliances and Returning to Northumbria
07:36 • 4min
4
King Oswald's Vision and Conversion to Christianity
11:32 • 3min
5
The Battle of Heavenfield
14:44 • 6min