Perhaps most famed for her act in 722, when she destroyed the stronghold of Taunton (which had been built by Ine) in an attempt to find the rebel Ealdbert.
Æthelburg is considered by some historians to be one of the few Anglo-Saxon women warriors.
[5] According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Ealdbert "wandered a wretched exile in Surrey and Sussex" because of this.
[4] In 726 Æthelburg went on a pilgrimage to Rome with her husband King Ine of Wessex who had abdicated the throne, he left no clear heir.
Æthelburg is a featured figure on Judy Chicago's installation piece The Dinner Party, being represented as one of the 999 names on the Heritage Floor.