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The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… much greater power over the rest than in Csar's time. When Hengist, with the Saxons, arrived in Britain, in the year … chosen monarch in Britain at a general assembly of them. Hengist the next year, as it is said, obtained from king … he could take any measures to oppose it, It appears that Hengist received the gift of this province from the king, on …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… and of which the city of Flensburgh is the metropolis. Hengist and Horsa came from this country of the Angles into … language, chiules, they put to sea under the conduct of Hengist and Horsa, the sons of Wetgiffel, greatgrandson of … nothing so much as meeting with the Saxons. 13 The more Hengist saw of the fruitfulness and wealth of the island, the …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… continued upwards of six hundred years, from the time of Hengist's first taking the title of King of Kent. Harold's …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… General history Kings of Kent (Hengist to Baldred) KINGS OF KENT. I. HENGIST. ANNO 455. ALTHOUGH Hengist had thus established himself in the kingdom of Kent, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… writers, escaped from the carnage, and afterwards killed Hengist the Saxon leader, at the battle of Maeshill, in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a Saxon chief, who held it under Octa, grandson of Hengist. In 885, a considerable battle was fought near this …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… richest parts of the country, until driven back in 449 by Hengist and Horsa, two Saxon pirates, who became auxiliaries … and ferocious Saxons; for in 454, Octa, the brother of Hengist, settled on the north side of the Tyne, and expelled …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… to have derived its name from Horsa, the brother of Hengist, who is said to have been interred in the immediate …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… chapel, 150. Hedley Capt. W. interesting story of, 294. Hengist and Horsa, 4. Herbage committee, 711. Herber Tower, …
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