early twelfth century or before,it may well be as early as the ninth century, and could reference a battle in either 480CE or 710CE. Either way, it contains another early reference to Arthur. The significant thing is that it is not a legendary tale of one of Arthur's deeds, but mentions him only in an incidental way.
Port and his two sons, Bieda and Maegla, came to Britain at the place called Portsmouth, and slew a young Welshman, a very noble man.This interpretation of Llogporth is that Llongborth (sea-port) was mostly likely Portchester, the westernmost of the Saxon Shore forts at the head of Portsmouth Harbour. According to John Morris (Age of Arthur), dates given in the early parts of the Anglo Saxon Chronicle are believed to be about 20 years off, due to an error by the 8th century historian, Bede, in dating the Adventus Saxonum, the coming of the Saxons.
and Ine and Nunna, his relative, fought against Geraint, king of the Welsh(where Welsh=West Welsh of Devon). This Geraint is also recorded as corresponding with Aldhelm. If this is the case the reference to Arthur is an anachronism.
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