The kingdoms of the heptarchy, or octarchy, had been united under the dominion of Egbert, the King of Wessex, in the year 827, and thus formed the kingdom of.    From Wordnik.com.  [English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction] Reference

They took advantage of the Saxon wars with the British, of Saxon national feuds, and of that enervation which luxurious living had induced in the Saxon kings of the octarchy, and succeeded in occupying a large portion of the north and east of England; and they have exerted in language, in physical type, and in manners a far greater influence than has been usually conceded.    From Wordnik.com.  [English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction] Reference