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Mercia
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Mer·ci·a  (mûrsh-, -sh)
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom of central England. It was settled by Angles c. a.d. 500 and enjoyed its greatest influence during the rule (757-796) of Offa. In 874 the kingdom was overrun by the Danes and split between Wessex and the Danelaw.
Mercia [ˈmɜːʃɪə]
n
(Placename) a kingdom and earldom of central and S England during the Anglo-Saxon period that reached its height under King Offa (757-96)
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This small village is situated in the old kingdom of Mercia very near to the old Saxon holdings of Repton, Lichfield and Tamworth.
Hoard should stay in London; YourSay by Birmingham Mail (England)
It dates back to between 675 and 725AD and was unearthed in what was once the Kingdom of Mercia.
Treasure is 'best ever' Anglo-Saxon find by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
The cache, thought to date back to between 675 and 725AD, was unearthed in what was once the Kingdom of Mercia.
SCAVENGERS GET GOLD SHOULDER by Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
 
 
 
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