Wihtgar: Map & History
Wihtwara were the Early Medieval inhabitants of the Isle of Wight, a 147-square-mile (380 km2) island off the south coast of England.
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Wihtwara were the Early Medieval inhabitants of the Isle of Wight, a 147-square-mile (380 km2) island off the south coast of England. Writers such as Bede attribute their origin to Jutes who migrated to the island during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain. They formed an independent kingdom at points in the Early Middle Ages, with their last king Arwald dying as the last heathen Anglo-Saxon king. After this point, the island became a part of Wessex and later England.
Wihtgar: Key Facts
| Capital | Carisbrooke |
|---|---|
| Official language | Old English |
| Religion | Anglo-Saxon paganism |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Dissolved | 686 CE |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q3568009 (CC0).
Wihtgar Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Wihtgar appears, with the other states of the time.
Wihtgar Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 508 km² in 686 CE.
Wihtgar: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Wihtgar exist?
Wihtgar is dated to 523 CE – 691 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Wihtgar?
The capital of Wihtgar was Carisbrooke.
How large was Wihtgar at its peak?
At its peak in 686 AD Wihtgar covered about 508 km².
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