Cnut the great, who conquered england in 1016, created the wealthy and powerful earldom of wessex, but in 1066 harold godwinson reunited the earldom with the crown and wessex ceased to exist. In its permanent nucleus, its land approximated that of the modern counties of hampshire, dorset, wiltshire, and somerset Learn more about wessex, including its kings. The kingdom of wessex (c Discover the medieval wessex england map Embark on a fascinating journey through time and unravel the secrets of ancient england today!
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