The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to Germanic settlers who became one of the most important cultural groups in Britain by the 5th century.

Feb 5, 2025 · Anglo-Saxon, term used historically to describe any member of the Germanic peoples who, from the 5th century CE to the time of the Norman Conquest (1066), inhabited and ruled territories that are now in England and Wales.

King of Wessex from 871 to 899, known as a learned and merciful man who encouraged education and improved his kingdom’s legal system and military structure and his people’s quality of life. The Anglo-Saxons were a people who inhabited Great Britain from the 5th century.

Archaeological evidence suggests people in already living in England were keen to trade with Angles and Saxons. Alfred the Great is perhaps the most famous Anglo-Saxon king. He ruled from...

Apr 26, 2020 · The Anglo-Saxon period lasted from the early fifth century AD to 1066 – after the Romans and before the Normans. But how much do you know about the Anglo-Saxons? Who were they, where did they come from, and where did …

Anglo-Saxon England or early medieval England covers the period from the end of Roman imperial rule in Britain in the 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Jan 29, 2025 · In 1954, a high-status Anglo-Saxon man’s remains were discovered under Bosham Church, but they have never been scientifically tested to confirm whether they belong to Harold. With the aid of historic documentation, archaeological evidence, and modern technology, the team has rediscovered a lost royal residence and has thus been able to ...

Dec 7, 2021 · Eadric was an Anglo-Saxon landholder in Shropshire and Herefordshire who rebelled against the Normans following their conquest in 1066. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Eadric refused to submit to William of Normandy and found himself under attack from Norman troops from Hereford Castle.

May 26, 2024 · The Anglo-Saxon period, spanning from the 5th to the 11th centuries, is a crucial era in the formation of English identity, language, and culture. This article delves into the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons, exploring their origins, society, religion, art, …

In August 1930, archaeologists arrived on the site of the old earthwork at Oliver's Battery, two miles to the south-west of Winchester. As they dug into the ditch, they discovered the skeleton of an Anglo-Saxon man, aged 25 to 30, about 5 feet 9 inches tall.