Which group of people raided and attacked Great Britain during the Anglo-Saxon time period?

Which group of people raided and attacked Great Britain during the Anglo-Saxon time period?

The Viking raids that affected Anglo-Saxon England were primarily documented in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals initially written in the late 9th century, most probably in the Kingdom of Wessex during the reign of Alfred the Great.

Did Vikings raid England?

The Viking raids in England were sporadic until the 840s AD, but in the 850s Viking armies began to winter in England, and in the 860s they began to assemble larger armies with the clear intent of conquest. The Vikings had conquered almost the whole of England.

How did Vikings travel to Britain?

The Vikings travelled thousands of miles across the sea from their homeland of Scandinavia where they were farmers, fishermen, seafarers and traders. Denmark had a lot of sandy soil. Some historians believe the Vikings left their homes because of over crowding.

Who were the Anglo-Saxon warriors?

The Anglo-Saxons were warrior-farmers and came from north-western Europe. They began to invade Britain while the Romans were still in control. The Anglo-Saxons were tall, fair-haired men, armed with swords and spears and round shields. They loved fighting and were very fierce.

When did Danes invade England?

Danish laws formed the basis of the Dane Law, and gave the name “The Danelaw” to an area in north and east England that came under Danish control in the latter half of the 9th century. The Viking raids culminated in 1013 CE when the Viking King Sweyn Forkbeard conquered the whole of England.

Who traveled in longships?

Vikings used longships to make raids and carry their warriors. Often, the prow (front) of the ship was decorated with a carving of an animal head – perhaps a dragon or a snake. Cargo vessels were used to carry trade goods and possessions. They were wider than the longships and travelled more slowly.

Who were the famous Anglo-Saxons?

The two most famous Anglo-Saxon kings are Alfred the Great and Canute the Great. The Anglo-Saxon period covers about 600 years, and Anglo-Saxon kings ruled England for about 300 years.

How did people travel in the Middle Ages?

Water travel was sometimes an option, and a particularly desirable one when transporting large amounts of goods. But it had its own risks and expenses, and more to the point, was limited to routes with navigable waters. Most medieval road trips were just that: road trips.

What were the invasions of England in the 12th century?

Invasions of England (793–1285) 1 Viking raids and invasions. 2 Norman conquest of England. 3 English alliance with the Scots (1070–1072) Edgar Ætheling, the last remaining male member of the English royal family, fled to Scotland, in 1068, seeking protection from their king, Malcolm III

Are there any records of medieval crew members?

No formal service records for individual mariners were created in the medieval period so any information you find on individual maritime personnel will usually be very limited in detail. There are no crew lists for this period; we do hold a small number of ships’ musters providing the names of individual crew members, mainly for royal ships.

What are the records of ships from the Middle Ages?

Records of ships from this period include records of the requisition of vessels over a certain tonnage in ports across England; orders to impress or release certain named vessels; evidence of shipping capacity in ports; inventories of equipment on royal ships; the accounts of royal officials handling payment of wages and expenses and other records.