The Founders of Anglo-Saxon England: Their Rise and Legacy

February 28, 2026•1 hour 21 minutes

Explore the influential figures who shaped Anglo-Saxon England, delving into the formation of each kingdom and their enduring legacies.

Key Figures:

Hengist & Horsa of Kent

Cerdic of Wessex

Icel of Mercia

Wehha of East Anglia

Ælle of Sussex

Ida of Bernicia

Æscwine of Essex

Music by: Savfk - Music

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Timeline

00:00:Hengist & Horsa of Kent

15:41:Cerdic of Wessex

27:31:Icel of Mercia

39:36:Wehha of East Anglia

50:33:Ælle of Sussex

59:31:Ida of Bernicia

01:09:44:Æscwine of Essex