Battle of Beran Byrig
Introduction At the '''Battle of Beran Byrig''' or '''Beranburh''' the West Saxons are said to have defeated the Britons at Barbury Castle Hill Fort near Swindon in the year 556.The ''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'' entry for the year states:  (This year Cynric and Ceawlin fought with the Britons at Beranbury).Control of Barbury Castle is likely to have been important as it lies on The Ridgeway, a strategic communication route.
References  Swindon Borough Council
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