Anglo-Saxon Notes Mrs. 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 4 th century, Romans had introduced Christianity to Britain. Late in the 6 th century, the Church acted as a mediator for warring tribes. –The Church helped to bring peace to the country.

Yet another invasion In the 9 th 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, 1066  Why?  Fight over who the true king is  Who?  Saxons and Normans  Winner?  Normans, who name William, Duke of Normandy, king  1066 marks the end of the Anglo- Saxon era