Ceawlin took many towns and much wealth. He then retreated to his own people very angry.
He transformed Wessex from a stuggling insignificant enclave into a powerful force.

He conquered & established the province known as Kingdom of Hwiccas and
cut off the Britons from Wales.

In 591 upon returning to Wessex, Ceawlin was met by Aethilbert of Kent who defeated him.
Ceawlin's armies were worn out but Aethilbert's armies were ready to fight.
This defeat reduced Wessex to an under-kingdom of Kent.

The land on which Winchester Cathedral was built was given to the Church by Ceawlin.

Ceawlin reigned until 591 or 592 when his nephew, Coel who was the son of his brother,
succeeded him by defeating him in battle at Wanborough, Wiltshire.