Anglo

Anglo-Saxon/medieval 499-1200

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  • 449

    We here

    We here
    Anglo-Saxons first arrive in South East Britain.
  • 504

    Gildas 504-570

    Gildas 504-570
    Gildas was born. He is an influential author who created the story of King Arthur.
  • 516

    King Arthur

    King Arthur
    The monk Gildas told a story of a great leader that defeated the Angles and the Saxons. This was the beginning of the legend of King Arthur.
  • 540

    The Ruin of Britain

    The Ruin of Britain
    Gildas wrote "The Ruin of Britain" tells about the collapse of Roman Britain and the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons. He said that the Roman's fall was seen as a punishment from God for their sins.
  • 575

    Druim Cett

    Druim Cett
    The Irish kings met at Druim Cett to discuss their relationship with Scottland.
  • 597

    First Christian King

    First Christian King
    Augustine arrives in Kent, England. HE brings christanity to England. He converts King Ethelberht. King Ethelberht then gave him land in Canterbury to build a church.
  • 616

    Laws are written

    Laws are written
    King Ethelberht writes Laws in English. These are the first laws written in English.

  • citation

    “History : British History Timeline.” BBC, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline/vikinganglosaxons_timeline_noflash.shtml.