Anglo-Saxon NotesMrs. Kinney’s Senior

English

Conquering “Heroes” Britons and Celts were the first to settle Britain

Celts were farmers and hunters Their disputes were settled by the social class of priests

called the Druids. The Druids more than likely used Stonehenge for

religious ceremonies.

Romans

In 55 BC, Roman armies, led by Julius Caesar conquer England. This led to Romans

ruling for 300 years By 407 AD, the last of

the Roman armies left England to go defend Rome.

This led the way for the Anglo-Saxons to take over.

Here come the Christians

• By the 4th century, Romans had introduced Christianity to Britain.

• Late in the 6th century, the Church acted as a mediator for warring tribes.– The Church helped to bring peace to the

country.

Yet another invasion

• In the 9th century, the Norse of Norway (Vikings) invaded the Northern British Isles.

• The Danes (Denmark) invaded England in the east and south.

Alfred the Great

• In 871 AD, King Alfred, the Great, achieved a truce among the Saxons, the Danes, and the Vikings.

Battle of Hastings, 1066Battle of Hastings, 1066

Why?Why? Fight over who the Fight over who the

true king istrue king is

Who?Who? Saxons and Saxons and

NormansNormans

Winner?Winner? Normans, who Normans, who

name William, name William, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Normandy, kingking

1066 marks the 1066 marks the end of the Anglo-end of the Anglo-Saxon eraSaxon era