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⚔️ Anglo-Saxons and Vikings

Meet the Anglo-Saxons who settled Britain after Rome left, then follow their long fight with the Vikings — from Alfred the Great to the first king of all England.

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~20 min

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🏛️ History

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Ages 6–12

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What you’ll learn

After the RomansExplain who the Anglo-Saxons were, when they came to Britain, and name at least two of their kingdoms.After the Romans left Britain around 410, the Anglo-Saxons — Angles, Saxons, and Jutes — sailed from northern Europe to settle and farm. They did not make one country but several kingdoms, including the powerful Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. They left their mark in place names, in art like the Sutton Hoo treasure, and by becoming Christians who built churches and monasteries.
The Viking WarsDescribe the Viking raids on Anglo-Saxon England and explain who Alfred the Great was.Around 793 the Vikings began raiding Anglo-Saxon England, starting at Lindisfarne, and later came with armies to take land. Most kingdoms fell until only Wessex held out under Alfred the Great, who fought back, won a great battle, and made a peace that created the Danelaw — Viking-ruled eastern and northern England. Later, Alfred's grandson Athelstan became the first king to rule all of England.

Questions this course answers

Who were the Anglo-Saxons, and when did they come to Britain?

The Anglo-Saxons were settlers from northern Europe who came to Britain after the Romans left around 410.

Name one Anglo-Saxon kingdom.

Anglo-Saxon Britain was split into kingdoms such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria.

What was found buried at Sutton Hoo?

At Sutton Hoo, a buried Anglo-Saxon ship was found full of treasure, including a famous iron helmet.

What happened when the Vikings first raided in 793?

The Vikings' first great raid, in 793, struck the monastery at Lindisfarne, shocking the Anglo-Saxons.

Who was Alfred the Great and why was he important?

Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex who refused to give up and defended England against the Vikings.

What was the 'Danelaw'?

The Danelaw was the area of eastern and northern England ruled by the Vikings after Alfred's peace deal.

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British Museum
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English Heritage
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