Viking activity in the British Isles - Wikipedia
WEBViking 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.
Viking Invasions of England | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEBWhile the Viking attempt was unsuccessful, the near simultaneous Norman invasion was successful in the south at the Battle of Hastings. Hardrada's invasion has been described as the end of the Viking Age in Britain.
Map of Early Medieval Britain, 979 CE: Saxons and Vikings - TimeMaps
WEBLook at a map of early medieval Britain in 979 CE, a period when the Anglo-Saxons were fighting off Viking invaders.
United Kingdom - Scandinavian Invasions, Britain, Anglo-Saxons
WEB2 days ago · Viking invasions and settlements. Small scattered Viking raids began in the last years of the 8th century; in the 9th century large-scale plundering incursions were made in Britain and in the Frankish empire as well.
Great Heathen Army - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Heathen Army, [a] also known as the Viking Great Army, [1] was a coalition of Scandinavian warriors who invaded England in 865 AD.Since the late 8th century, the Vikings [b] had been engaging in raids on centres of wealth, such as monasteries.The Great Heathen Army was much larger and aimed to conquer and occupy the four kingdoms of East Anglia, Northumbria, Mercia and Wessex.
Viking Raids in Britain - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 20, 2018 · The Viking raids and subsequent settlements define the period known as the Viking Age in Britain which had profound consequences on the development of the culture and language. The raids started in June of 793 CE when three ships docked at the shore by the abbey of Lindisfarne.
Maps Illustrating the Viking Invasions of England
WEBApr 28, 2013 · Map I A.D. 793-865. We begin with a period of casual and predatory invasion, consisting first of all of Norse raids in late VIII upon Northumbria and of attacks upun our south-western shores, and, secondly, in mid IX (834-64), of a sustained exploratory attack upon south-eastern England.
BBC - History - Overview: The Vikings, 800 to 1066
WEBMar 29, 2011 · Explore the story of the Vikings in Britain. Discover how their legacy created the independent kingdoms of England and Scotland.
Great Viking Army in England, 865-878 CE - World History …
WEBAug 28, 2018 · Map showing the routes allegedly taken by the Great Viking Army that invaded the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in 865 CE, under leadership of such chieftains as 'Hingwar', 'Hubba', and 'Halfdene' (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for 870-871 CE).
Viking Raids in Britain | Viking Archaeology - Archeurope
WEBThis website provides a series of maps showing the Viking activity in the British Isles during the period 789 to 878. Its is divided into two sections: Viking raids in the British Isles 789 – 878. The activities of the “Great Army” in England 865–878.