During his reign it is said that he captured Searobyrig or Old Sarum, near Salisbury, in 552, and that in 556 he and his son Ceawlin won a battle against the Britons at Beranburh, now identified as Barbury Castle.
It is said that he captured Searobyrig or Old Sarum in 552, and that in 556 he and his son Ceawlin won a battle against the Britons at Beranburh. This was near Salisbury. This was during his reign. Beranburh is now identified as Barbury Castle.