Battle of Badon Hill
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Battle of Badon Hill an ancient British battle (the location of which is uncertain), in ad516, in which the forces of King Arthur successfully defended themselves against the Saxons. Another source implies that the battle was fought
c.500, but does not connect it with Arthur.
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