Enhanced Saxon Timeline
An interactive timeline of key events during the Saxon and Viking period of British history (410-1066 AD). Use the filters below to explore specific periods, regions, or types of events.
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Saxon Timeline
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Reference
Key dates and events during the Saxon period (410-1066 AD)
Saxon Kings and Social Structure
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The hierarchy of Saxon society, from kings to slaves
The Viking Invasions
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How Vikings raided and conquered parts of Britain
Alfred the Great
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Biography of England's most famous Saxon king who defended against Vikings
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Sources and References
Primary Historical Sources
- The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, covering period: 890-1154. Context: Records of early Saxon settlement [Online resource] (High reliability)
- Venerable Bede, Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD), covering period: 597-731. Context: Detailed account of Christianization (High reliability)
- Asser, Asser's Life of King Alfred (c. 893 AD), covering period: 871-899. Context: Contemporary biography of Alfred's campaigns (High reliability)