Talk:Heptarchy

The Heptarchy really isn't a distinct historical period on the level of, say Sub-Roman Britain: it's considered a sub-period of Anglo-Saxon England (which probably does need its own article). The fact that it's not included in either the History of the UK template (seen at, for example Britain in the Middle Ages), nor is this article linked to in History of England. merely underlines my point. -- llywrch 17:05, 18 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Reference to Gainas in Mercia

I note on the map of the post-Roman heptarchy that there is the word "Gainas" just south of the River Humber in northeastern Mercia. I would appreciate an explanation if possible of what this referes to. Thanks!

Nan Hawthorne hathorn@drizzle.com