After Caedwalla conquered the South Saxons c.685, the area became part of the Diocese of Wessex, with its seat in Winchester, however the bishopric of Sussex was re-established c.705, and Wilfrid's monastery was taken over as the episcopal seat.
The area became part of the Diocese of Wessex. This was with its seat in Winchester. Caedwalla conquered the South Saxons c.685. Wilfrid's monastery was taken over as the episcopal seat.