What is recorded here
Battle of Otford (776) is a major battle site with a checked map point.
Mercians under Offa defeated the Kentish and Saxons; in 776, the battle ended in Mercian dominance over Kent, consolidating Offa's control over southeastern England.
A battle-site point does not grant access to the land. Check current paths and ownership before entering.
- Date
- 0776
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