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Offa, King of Mercia

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Offa, King of Mercia

He ruled over Kent, Sussex, Wessex and East Anglia. Famous for building the dyke named for him along the Welsh border. Settled a dispute with the Bishop of Worcester at the Council of Brentford in 781.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Offa, King of Mercia

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