1. Anglo- Saxon Britain

2. Who were the Saxons? Saxons were a large and powerful Germanic people located in what is now northwestern Germany and the eastern Netherlands (but not in the area that is known as Saxony today). The word 'Saxon' derives from the word 'Sax' which means "one-edged sword". Saxons were thought to have originated from the area of northern Germany known as Schleswig Holstein today or Old Saxony.

3. The Jutes` original home The Jutes lived in Denmark. They lived in a territory that was called Jutland.

4. 5th century- Angles, Saxons and Jutes came to Britain 5th century- Angles, Saxons and Jutes came to Britain Reasons: Their own land often flooded Their own land often flooded Saxon warriors were invited to come to England Saxon warriors were invited to come to England Anglo- Saxon invasion

5. The Invasion The Jutes came to Britain around 5-6th century AD. At the same time came the Angles and Saxons. The Celts were absorbed, enslaved or driven away to upland and remote areas. Hampshire,The Jutes occupied Hampshire, Kent and Kent and the Isle of White where they made their own Jutish kingdom.

6. King Arthur

7. They never conquered ScotlandThey never conquered Scotland Main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, Kent and AngliaMain Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, Kent and Anglia Offa built a long earth wall and ditch along the border with Wales- the Offa’s DykeOffa built a long earth wall and ditch along the border with Wales- the Offa’s Dyke Offa’s Dyke The Anglo- Saxon kingdoms

8. The Saxons in England They were really good farmers, they used four and eight ox ploughs to farm the land They worked together as a team to produce food Saxons lived in thatched tent like huts called tuns Saxons were divided into 2 groups: freemen and slaves.

9. Anglo- Saxons had a slave societyAnglo- Saxons had a slave society Rich freemen were called thanesRich freemen were called thanes People lived in small farming communities in wooden houses with workshopsPeople lived in small farming communities in wooden houses with workshops They didn’t have prisons. For minor crimes, a nose or a hand might be cut offThey didn’t have prisons. For minor crimes, a nose or a hand might be cut off For murders people had to pay money to the dead person’s relatives- wergild. (The amount depended on the murderer’s social status) Everyday life

10. A Village

11. A hut

12. The way of life of the Jutes They disliked towns so they destroyed them. They prefered to live in small villages. Each village was self- sufficient, there was very little trading.

13. As the Anglo-Saxons adopted the Christian religion their dress and costumes were less revealing and heads were coveredAs the Anglo-Saxons adopted the Christian religion their dress and costumes were less revealing and heads were covered Clothing

14. Armour

15. Saxon law Every man had a price which was directly proportional to his status in the community This system was called wergild and it applied to everybody The system worked reasonably well for many years, Alfred the Great says many years later:, "It was better than a blood feud".

16. Early Saxons beliefs The early Saxons were pagans and believed in many gods. When people died they were either cremated and put in a pottery urn or buried with their belongings. Slaves were usually buried with their masters.Slaves were usually buried with their masters.

17. Early Anglo- Saxons used runes as letters and it was believed that they had magical powersEarly Anglo- Saxons used runes as letters and it was believed that they had magical powers In 1939 archaeologists dug up many precious objects that once belonged to king Redwald at Sutton Hoo in SuffolkIn 1939 archaeologists dug up many precious objects that once belonged to king Redwald at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk

18. Christianity In 597 the Pope sent a monk called Augustine to EnglandIn 597 the Pope sent a monk called Augustine to England Hundreds of churches and monasteries were builtHundreds of churches and monasteries were built Monasteries became centres of learningMonasteries became centres of learning Children copied out manuscripts and wrote on sheets called vellum made out of the dried stomachs of calvesChildren copied out manuscripts and wrote on sheets called vellum made out of the dried stomachs of calves Lindisfarne monastery Lindisfarne monastery

19. Feasts were held in the lord's hallFeasts were held in the lord's hall People ate on feasts roast meats, bread and fruit and drank beer or mead Anglo- Saxons listened to songs and stories about brave warriorsPeople ate on feasts roast meats, bread and fruit and drank beer or mead Anglo- Saxons listened to songs and stories about brave warriors They also amused themselves by telling riddlesThey also amused themselves by telling riddles Amusements

20. Entertainment Saxons listened to songs and stories about brave warriors and their adventures. One of the Saxons' favourite stories was about Beowulf, a heroic prince who killed several monsters. Beowulf was first written down in the 8th to 9th centuries, many years after it was first told. Music was played to accompany the songs and poems. The most popular instrument was the Lyre.

21. Kings

22. Egbert (802-839)

23. 8 th century Venerable Bede

24. Alfred The Great (871-899)

25. In the 8th and 9th centuries the Vikings, began to come to Britain and destroyed almost everything on their wayIn the 8th and 9th centuries the Vikings, began to come to Britain and destroyed almost everything on their way By the end of the 870s, the Vikings occupied most of eastern EnglandBy the end of the 870s, the Vikings occupied most of eastern England The Anglo-Saxon period came to an end in 1066 when Duke William of Normandy defeated Harold in the Battle of HastingsThe Anglo-Saxon period came to an end in 1066 when Duke William of Normandy defeated Harold in the Battle of Hastings Invaders

26. Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)

27. Harold(1035-1040)

29. Influence The system of law of the UK is based on Anglo- Saxon ideasThe system of law of the UK is based on Anglo- Saxon ideas Many Anglo- Saxon words are used today:Many Anglo- Saxon words are used today: faether - father sunu - son dohtor - daughter chese – cheese Many place names have Anglo- Saxon origin:Many place names have Anglo- Saxon origin: ford - river crossing ham - settlement den - hill ton - farm or village wic - farmstead ’ ’The Ecclesiastical History of the English People’’ English People’’

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