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The Anglo-Saxon SettlementThe Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who migrate...
The Anglo-Saxon SettlementThe Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who migrated to England in the 5th and 6th centuries AD. They settled in large numbers, creating a new population and culture in England. The Anglo-Saxons brought with them their own language, laws, and customs.The Development of Anglo-Saxon EnglandThe Anglo-Saxon period was a time of great cultural and economic development in England. The establishment of Christianity in the 6th century AD had a profound effect on Anglo-Saxon culture. The arrival of missionaries such as St Augustine of Canterbury introduced Latin and ecclesiastical culture to the Anglo-Saxons. This led to the development of an Anglo-Saxon church and ecclesiastical culture that was distinct from that of mainland Europe.The DanelawIn the 9th century AD, the Vikings invaded England and established the Danelaw, a Viking kingdom in the north and east of England. This region was eventually conquered by the Anglo-Saxons and became a part of the English kingdom of Mercia. The Danelaw was characterised by its legal system, based on the Norse laws, and its culture, including place names and the Norse runic script known as Futhorc.The End of the Anglo-Saxon PeriodThe Anglo-Saxon period ended in 1066 AD, when William the Conqueror invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. William's Norman dynasty took power and introduced a new wave of Continental influence on English culture and politics. The Normans spoke French and their rule introduced Norman-French language and culture to England. The Normans also brought with them feudalism, a new system of land tenure that revolutionised English society.The Anglo-Saxon LegacyThe Anglo-Saxon period left a lasting legacy on England. The Anglo-Saxon language is now extinct, but it left behind a rich corpus of literature, including the works of Bede, Gildas, and King Alfred. The Anglo-Saxon legal system also had a profound influence on English law. The feudal system introduced by the Normans built on many aspects of Anglo-Saxon society and law. The Anglo-Saxon period also saw the development of English towns and the beginnings of English chivalry.
