Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 754. This year died Cuthred, king of the West-Saxons; and Sebright, his relative, succeeded to the kingdom, which he held one year; Cyneard succeeded Humferth in the see of Winchester; and Canterbury, Kent [Map] was this year on fire.
In 756 Bishop Cyneheard of Winchester was consecrated Bishop of Winchester.
Between 759 and 778 Bishop Cyneheard of Winchester died.