The Saxons were victorious, and Cenwalh advanced west through the Polden Hills to the River Parrett, annexing eastern and central Somerset. The territory gained was modest in size; Geoffrey Ashe suggests that Cenwalh's ultimate goal may have been gaining control over the valuable Glastonbury Abbey within it.
The Saxons won a victory, and Cenwalh expanded his territory westward through the Polden Hills to the River Parrett, taking control of eastern and central Somerset. The acquired land was relatively small; Geoffrey Ashe suggests that Cenwalh's ultimate objective may have been to acquire Glastonbury Abbey within this region.