Chapter XI

TERRITORIAL CHANGES--THE CONFERENCE AT WHITBY--THE GREAT PLAGUE.

History of Northumbria. Alchfrid, King of
Deira 171

The Bewcastle Cross 172

658. History of Mercia. Wulfhere, son of Penda, throws
off the yoke of Oswald 173

653. Sigebert, King of Essex, becomes Christian 175

Temporary relapse of East Saxons into heathenism 176

Wars between Wessex and Mercia 178

Division between Celtic and Roman Churches on the
question of date of Easter 179

664. Synod convoked at Whitby to settle this
question 180

Chief combatants on either side 182

First appearance of Wilfrid 183

The dispute settled in favour of the Roman
Easter 186

Ravages of the great plague 188

671. Death of Oswy 190