Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Saxons and Angles Invade Britain
This map shows where the Saxons and Angles originated from. The Saxons were a tribe of Germanic people who originally came from the area of current northern Germany. They invaded Britain during the time of Roman occupation. Similarly the Angles came from the area of northern Germany and Denmark.
Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - England, Scotland and Wales in 550
This map shows how Britain was organised in around 550 AD. When the Saxons and Angles invaded Britain they had to defeat the native Britons. This is the era of King Arthur who, legend states, defended Britain against the invaders. The Saxons managed to defeat the Britons and take control of the country. The Saxons settled mainly in the south of England, while the Angles settled mainly on the east coast.
Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Early Viking Invasions
In 793 the monastery at Lindisfarne was attacked. Churches were an easy target for the vikings as they were built in remote locations and were poorly protected. Most importantly they contained ornaments made of silver and gold. The Vikings killed the monks and burnt the buildings. The monastery of Iona on the west coast of Scotland was attacked in 802 AD.
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