anglo-Saxons

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  • 1066 BCE

    Anglo-Saxon houses invaded

    Anglo-Saxon houses invaded
    Grand stone buildings, such as Westminster Abbey, replaced the wooden Anglo-Saxon structures after the Normans invaded
  • 1066 BCE

    Who invaded after the Anglo-Saxons?

    Who invaded after the Anglo-Saxons?
    From 793 AD, Vikings invaded Anglo-Saxon Britain multiple times, plundering and attacking cities and towns along the British coast. Anglo-Saxons tried to contain them, but groups of Vikings eventually settled in different parts of the country making it the second largest city after London. The next invasion occurred in one of the most famous battles in our history: the Battle of Hastings.
  • 1066 BCE

    End of the Anglo-Saxon empire

    End of the Anglo-Saxon empire
    When the Anglo-Saxon King Edward died without an heir, a new king was chosen to rule England: King Harold II. William the conqueror of Normandy and Harald Hardrada, the king of Norway
    As a descendant of Viking raiders, William led his army of Normans to Britain to face the new king, and on October 14, 1066, the two armies fought in the Battle of Hastings. . This marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in Britain.
  • 597 BCE

    Anglo-Saxon religion

    Anglo-Saxon religion
    The Anglo-Saxons would pray to the Pagan gods to give them good health, a plentiful harvest or success in battle.
    It wasn’t until the Pope in Rome sent over a missionary – a monk called Augustine – to England.
  • 450 BCE

    When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

    The Anglo-Saxons first tried invading in the 4th century, but the Roman army were quick to send them home again! Years later – around 450AD – the Ancient Romans left Britain, the Anglo-Saxons seized their chance and this time they were successful!