Sussex

Sussex is a Saxon kingdom in the south-east of Britain. Its ruler is King Ælla.

477

Aelle lands at "Cymen's Shore" (Selsey) with his three sons, Cymen Aetheling, Wlenca, and Cissa. They overwhelm the Regenses tribal territory, establishing Sussex.

485

Battle of Mearcred Creek was fought between the Saxons led by King Ælle and Britons led by King Uther Pendragon. The battle ended in a stalemate with neither side claiming victory. Uther has a motte and double bailey castle built at Magouns (Arundel) to keep Aelle in check. Another castle is built at Bramber, serving the same purpose. 

487

Prince Madoc and Admiral Gwenwynwyn burn Aelle's ships as part of a concentrated naval campaign.

491

Aelle and Cissa take advantage of Uther's war in Cornwall and besiege Pevensey and kill every Cymric living there. They then take Noviomagus. 

495

With the disintegration of Hampshire in the wake of Cerdic's invasion, the South Saxons occupy Noviomagus and fortify the castle there.

Notable Members

• Aelle
• Celyn

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