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Anglo-Saxon England

2006-08-28T13:41:31Z

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The [[Anglo-Saxon]] period of [[England]] lasted roughly from the [[5th century]] until the defeat of [[Harold Godwinson]] in 1066.

==History==

At the beginning of the [[6th century]] England was populated by Brythonic [[Celt]]s and a migrant population of [[Angle]]s, [[Saxon]]s and [[Dane]]s. These groups gradually encroached, supported by further immigration from mainland [[Europe]], displacing the British population. With the remnants of Celtic power pushed to the west in [[Wales]], [[Cumbria]] and [[Cornwall]], numerous [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[kingdom]]s began to emerge. The seven most powerful, known as the [[Heptarchy]], were successively united by [[war]], until in 829 [[Egbert]] was named [[King]] of all England.

==Language==

''Main article: [[Old English]]''

The Old English [[language]] spoken by the Anglo-Saxons was a West [[Germanic language]], related to Old Frisian and Old-Saxon.

==Names==

''Main article: [[Old English Names]]''

* [[Old English alternate titles]]

==Arts and Sciences==

===Music and poetry===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon Poetry]]''

Very little is known about Anglo Saxon [[music]], as only a small amount was ever written down. Several [[musical instrument|instruments]] are known about, some through archaeological digs.

Anglo-Saxon [[poetry]] was mainly alliterative but end rhyme was sometimes used as in, for example, the Riming Poem.

===Fibre arts===

* [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]]
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===Clothing===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon clothing]]''

Most of what is known about Anglo-Saxon [[clothing]] has been learned through [[manuscript]]s and archaeological finds. In appearance it seems very similar to contemporary continental clothing. [[Wool]] and common natural colours predominated, although for the upper classes more exotic [[dye]]s and [[fabric]]s were often used.i am a faggot

===Equipment for Combat===
''Main article: [[Saxon fighting kit]]''
[[category:saxon]]
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Anglo-Saxon England

2006-08-28T13:33:01Z

204.29.68.189: /* Clothing */

The [[Anglo-Saxon]] period of [[England]] lasted roughly from the [[5th century]] until the defeat of [[Harold Godwinson]] in 1066.

==History==

At the beginning of the [[6th century]] England was populated by Brythonic [[Celt]]s and a migrant population of [[Angle]]s, [[Saxon]]s and [[Dane]]s. These groups gradually encroached, supported by further immigration from mainland [[Europe]], displacing the British population. With the remnants of Celtic power pushed to the west in [[Wales]], [[Cumbria]] and [[Cornwall]], numerous [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[kingdom]]s began to emerge. The seven most powerful, known as the [[Heptarchy]], were successively united by [[war]], until in 829 [[Egbert]] was named [[King]] of all England.

==Language==

''Main article: [[Old English]]''

The Old English [[language]] spoken by the Anglo-Saxons was a West [[Germanic language]], related to Old Frisian and Old-Saxon.

==Names==

''Main article: [[Old English Names]]''

* [[Old English alternate titles]]

==Arts and Sciences==

===Music and poetry===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon Poetry]]''

Very little is known about Anglo Saxon [[music]], as only a small amount was ever written down. Several [[musical instrument|instruments]] are known about, some through archaeological digs.

Anglo-Saxon [[poetry]] was mainly alliterative but end rhyme was sometimes used as in, for example, the Riming Poem.

===Fibre arts===

* [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]]

===Clothing===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon clothing]]''

Most of what is known about Anglo-Saxon [[clothing]] has been learned through [[manuscript]]s and archaeological finds. In appearance it seems very similar to contemporary continental clothing. [[Wool]] and common natural colours predominated, although for the upper classes more exotic [[dye]]s and [[fabric]]s were often used.i am a faggot

===Equipment for Combat===
''Main article: [[Saxon fighting kit]]''
[[category:saxon]]
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Anglo-Saxon England

2006-08-28T13:32:39Z

204.29.68.189: /* Equipment for Combat */

The [[Anglo-Saxon]] period of [[England]] lasted roughly from the [[5th century]] until the defeat of [[Harold Godwinson]] in 1066.

==History==

At the beginning of the [[6th century]] England was populated by Brythonic [[Celt]]s and a migrant population of [[Angle]]s, [[Saxon]]s and [[Dane]]s. These groups gradually encroached, supported by further immigration from mainland [[Europe]], displacing the British population. With the remnants of Celtic power pushed to the west in [[Wales]], [[Cumbria]] and [[Cornwall]], numerous [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[kingdom]]s began to emerge. The seven most powerful, known as the [[Heptarchy]], were successively united by [[war]], until in 829 [[Egbert]] was named [[King]] of all England.

==Language==

''Main article: [[Old English]]''

The Old English [[language]] spoken by the Anglo-Saxons was a West [[Germanic language]], related to Old Frisian and Old-Saxon.

==Names==

''Main article: [[Old English Names]]''

* [[Old English alternate titles]]

==Arts and Sciences==

===Music and poetry===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon Poetry]]''

Very little is known about Anglo Saxon [[music]], as only a small amount was ever written down. Several [[musical instrument|instruments]] are known about, some through archaeological digs.

Anglo-Saxon [[poetry]] was mainly alliterative but end rhyme was sometimes used as in, for example, the Riming Poem.

===Fibre arts===

* [[Anglo-Saxon embroidery]]

===Clothing===

''Main article: [[Anglo-Saxon clothing]]''

Most of what is known about Anglo-Saxon [[clothing]] has been learned through [[manuscript]]s and archaeological finds. In appearance it seems very similar to contemporary continental clothing. [[Wool]] and common natural colours predominated, although for the upper classes more exotic [[dye]]s and [[fabric]]s were often used.

===Equipment for Combat===
''Main article: [[Saxon fighting kit]]''
[[category:saxon]]
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