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Viking activity in the British Isles occurred during the Early Middle Ages, the 8th to the 11th centuries CE, when Scandinavians travelled to the British Isles to raid, conquer, settle and trade.
Learn about the Viking raids, settlements, kingdoms, and legacy in the British Isles from the 8th to the 11th century. Explore the historical, cultural, and archaeological aspects of this fascinating period in history.
Mar 20, 2018 · Learn about the Viking raids and settlements in Britain from 793 to 1066 CE, and their impact on the culture and language. Explore the reasons, leaders, and consequences of the Viking Age in Britain.
Mar 29, 2011 · Learn how the Vikings raided, settled and conquered various parts of Britain, and how they influenced the formation of England and Scotland. Explore the sources, the dates, the leaders and the legacy of the Viking activity in the British Isles.
Nov 4, 2009 · For several decades, the Vikings confined themselves to hit-and-run raids against coastal targets in the British Isles (particularly Ireland) and Europe (the trading center of Dorestad, 80...
Explore maps and sources of Viking activity in the British Isles from 789 to 878. Learn about the Great Army, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the Viking impact on England, Wales and Ireland.
For villagers and townsfolk, Vikings had a terrifying reputation as blood-thirsty, merciless killers who glorified violence and battle. Here’s how the fearsome Viking Age unfolded in the British Isles.
