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1,300-year-old necklace among treasures found buried at housing development site

December 7, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A 1,300-year-old necklace, discovered on the site of a new housing development, was buried in the grave of a woman who may have been royalty or a powerful Christian leader, archaeologists have said.The centuries-old treasure was found during excavations in April ahead of construction starting on a new housing development in Northamptonshire. Experts from the Museum of London … [Read more...] about 1,300-year-old necklace among treasures found buried at housing development site

Charity to rewild ‘birthplace of England’ after buying Alfred the Great site

November 30, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Former farmland in the “birthplace of England” is to be rewilded for nature by a charity which has bought the land linked to Alfred the Great.The Isle of Athelney was used by the Saxon king as a refuge during wars with the Vikings, famously burning the cakes in the marshes of the Somerset Levels before going on to victories that laid the foundations of England. Rewilding … [Read more...] about Charity to rewild ‘birthplace of England’ after buying Alfred the Great site

HS2 archaeologists find Anglo-Saxon burial ground containing nearly 140 graves

June 16, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Archaeologists working on an HS2 site have discovered a burial ground containing nearly 140 graves, including a skeleton with a weapon still embedded in it. The site, in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, contained 138 graves, with 141 regular burials and five cremation burials, which makes it one of the largest Anglo-Saxon burial grounds ever uncovered in Britain. A skeleton, … [Read more...] about HS2 archaeologists find Anglo-Saxon burial ground containing nearly 140 graves

Bayeux Tapestry replica challenge giving grey hairs to primary school teacher painstakingly recreating iconic tapestry

February 16, 2022 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A trained primary school teacher said that copying mistakes in the Bayeux Tapestry is going to “turn her hair grey,” almost six years into a project to stitch a full-size replica of the medieval original. Mia Hansson said she passed the halfway mark in January of this year, having crafted 34.2 meters (112 feet) of the 68.38 metres (224 feet) artwork. The 47-year-old works … [Read more...] about Bayeux Tapestry replica challenge giving grey hairs to primary school teacher painstakingly recreating iconic tapestry

‘Oldest family tree’ pieced together from 5,000-year-old extended Cotswold family’s DNA

December 23, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Archaeologists have drawn up what they believe is the world’s oldest family tree of an extended family found buried together more than 5,000 years ago. An international team has worked on the analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain. They found that most of the people buried there were from five continuous generations of a single … [Read more...] about ‘Oldest family tree’ pieced together from 5,000-year-old extended Cotswold family’s DNA

Mystery bishop’s name found on rare rock crystal jar in Viking Age hoard

December 17, 2021 By Jonathan 2 Comments

Conservators have found the name of a bishop inscribed on a rare rock crystal jar that was part of a Viking Age hoard discovered by a metal detectorist. Experts discovered the words “Bishop Hyguald had me made” on the base of the jar, which is around 5cm high and resembles an ornate perfume bottle. When it was discovered with the hoard in a field in Dumfries and Galloway in … [Read more...] about Mystery bishop’s name found on rare rock crystal jar in Viking Age hoard

First finished pieces of Sutton Hoo replica ship joined together

November 15, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

The first two finished pieces of an 88ft-long replica of the Sutton Hoo longship have been joined together. Archaeologist Angela Care Evans, who worked on a dig at Sutton Hoo in the 1960s while working as a research assistant for the British Museum, knocked in the first of three wooden pegs to join the keel to an extension piece. The full-size reconstruction of the Saxon ship … [Read more...] about First finished pieces of Sutton Hoo replica ship joined together

Largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold coins in England unearthed in Norfolk

November 3, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

Metal detectorists have unearthed the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold coins to be discovered in England to date. The find of 131 gold coins, along with four other gold objects, was discovered in west Norfolk, with the exact location not disclosed as the landowner requested anonymity. Most of the items were discovered by a single detectorist, who asked to remain anonymous … [Read more...] about Largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold coins in England unearthed in Norfolk

Fundraising Brit ‘history geek’ to run Viking march route in full fighting kit for charity

September 3, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A solicitor and self-confessed history geek is donning full Viking fighting gear to run the route of an 11th century march to raise cash for a support group which helped his family. Tom Bell, 34, says he has had to inform North Yorkshire Police about his challenge in case any passers-by on his 17-mile march from Riccall to Stamford Bridge are alarmed by his ax-wielding. Mr. … [Read more...] about Fundraising Brit ‘history geek’ to run Viking march route in full fighting kit for charity

Archaeologists identify ninth century Anglo-Saxon cave house in Derbyshire

July 15, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff Leave a Comment

A near-complete Anglo-Saxon dwelling and oratory believed to date from the early ninth century has been discovered in Derbyshire. The caves, which were cut out of the soft sandstone rock, had long been considered to be 18th-century follies. However, the new study demonstrates the caves are more likely to be early Medieval in date. Archaeologists from the Royal Agricultural … [Read more...] about Archaeologists identify ninth century Anglo-Saxon cave house in Derbyshire

Secrets of Viking-age hoard revealed as it goes on public display in Scotland

May 27, 2021 By Jonathan 1 Comment

Experts have unlocked fascinating secrets of a Viking-age hoard discovered by a metal detectorist which is set to go on public display. The 10th-century hoard of more than 100 objects, including gold, silver, jewelry, a rare Anglo-Saxon cross, and textiles, was found in a field in Dumfries and Galloway in 2014 and acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS) in … [Read more...] about Secrets of Viking-age hoard revealed as it goes on public display in Scotland

Cerne Abbas Giant’s likely age revealed but air of mystery remains in new study conducted by the National Trust

May 12, 2021 By Anglotopia Staff 1 Comment

The Cerne Abbas Giant was probably first constructed in the late Saxon period, according to a new analysis, which has surprised archaeologists and historians. The 180ft (55m) naked chalk figure brandishing a giant club overlooks the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset. Its origins and purpose have been shrouded in mystery, but experts can for the first time reveal the likely age … [Read more...] about Cerne Abbas Giant’s likely age revealed but air of mystery remains in new study conducted by the National Trust

After Hastings: The Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings

April 21, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

When it comes to one of the most pivotal times in British history, the Norman invasion and conquest of Britain in 1066, most people only focus on the Battle of Hastings.  It was during that fight that the forces of William of Normandy defeated Harold of Wessex.  A few days later, William’s army marched on London, and he was crowned King William I on Christmas Day.  What came … [Read more...] about After Hastings: The Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings

English History: The Rise and Fall of the Anglo-Saxons

February 18, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

The Anglo-Saxons spent just over half a millennium as the dominant power in England from the end of the Roman occupation in the 5th Century until the Normans invaded in 1066.  During this time, the two groups that were the Angles and the Saxons came together, formed the first kingdoms on Great Britain, and battled the Vikings for control.  It was a formative time for England … [Read more...] about English History: The Rise and Fall of the Anglo-Saxons

Ten Interesting Facts About the Battle of Hastings

June 25, 2019 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

  There’s no question that the Battle of Hastings was the most important conflict in British history.  Fought between the Anglo-Saxons (led by Harold of Wessex) and the Normans (headed by William of Normandy), the Norman victory led to William becoming king and instituting feudalism, fundamentally altering British society and the country’s destiny.  As fundamental as … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts About the Battle of Hastings

Weird Britain: True love, pirates, Vikings and fish – a Wareham, Dorset vignette

May 3, 2019 By Guest Writer Leave a Comment

By Joël Lacey It’s just before eight on a balmy Wednesday evening in August. Within an ancient Dorset riverside pub/restaurant, at a table whose centerpiece is a vase with a single red rose in it, a couple sits looking at one another. They have eyes and ears for nothing and no-one but each other… which is just as well, because milling all around them are adults dressed as … [Read more...] about Weird Britain: True love, pirates, Vikings and fish – a Wareham, Dorset vignette

The Fiver – Five of Britain’s Oldest Businesses

April 15, 2019 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Transacting business is something that goes back centuries, if not millennia, to the first time humans began to trade with one other.  In Britain, the oldest businesses stretch back to before the Norman Conquest and represent some of the island’s oldest professions.  While some are still owned by the original families that formed them, others have made the transition to … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five of Britain’s Oldest Businesses

A Guide to the Four Patron Saints of Great Britain and Ireland

December 27, 2018 By John Rabon 2 Comments

Every country has its own unique symbols.  They can be places, things, and even people that represent the country.  Patron saints are in many ways an extension of this symbolism, each an important figure not only for Christianity but specifically for the country which he patronizes, his history and lore tied to the land and its culture.  The countries of the British Isles each … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Four Patron Saints of Great Britain and Ireland

Ten Interesting Facts about Viking Invasions

August 13, 2018 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Coming from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, Vikings struck repeatedly along the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland from around 800 AD until finally defeated in 1066 AD.  Often the sight of their longboats coming over the horizon inspired terror in the villages along the coast.  Throughout their history with Britain, the Vikings raided villages, held territory, and even sat on the … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts about Viking Invasions

Top 10 Britain: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Winchester – Exploring Alfred the Great’s Capital

February 23, 2018 By Jonathan 2 Comments

Editor’s Note: This long article originally appeared in Issue #6 of the Anglotopia Print Magazine in Spring 2017. You can support great long-form writing about British History, Culture and Travel by subscribing to the Anglotopia Print Magazine, a quarterly love letter to Britain. Subscribing makes articles like this possible and ensures the future of Anglotopia. You can … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Winchester – Exploring Alfred the Great’s Capital

The Monarchs: Alfred the Great – King of Wessex

February 14, 2018 By Jonathan 1 Comment

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in Issue #5 of the Anglotopia Magazine in Spring 2017. Support great long-form writing about British History, Culture and Travel by subscribing to the Anglotopia Print Magazine. On the year of his death in 899 Alfred the Great was known only as Alfred, King of Wessex. During the first year of his reign alone, King Alfred fought … [Read more...] about The Monarchs: Alfred the Great – King of Wessex

When Vikings Attack: A Brief History of Norse Raids and Settlements in the United Kingdom

September 20, 2017 By John Rabon 1 Comment

There was a time when sails over the eastern horizon was a herald of death and destruction.  Sailing from Scandinavia, Viking raiders plagued the United Kingdom for over 200 years before finally being driven off for good in 1066.  Throughout this time, the Vikings not only raided villages along the coast, including undefended monasteries but also established several … [Read more...] about When Vikings Attack: A Brief History of Norse Raids and Settlements in the United Kingdom

Brit History: Top Ten British Battlefields To Visit for the History Buff

June 8, 2017 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Human conflict has long devolved into two armies meeting out in a field to determine who’s boss.  The United Kingdom has seen its share of conflicts, from battles against invading forces to wars between groups within the country.  From the raiding Vikings to the English Civil War, plenty of battlefields can be found all over the UK, and we at Anglotopia are here to tell you our … [Read more...] about Brit History: Top Ten British Battlefields To Visit for the History Buff

The Fiver – Five of the Oldest Archaeological Sites in Britain

May 12, 2017 By John Rabon 1 Comment

Archaeology isn’t just about outrunning giant boulders, avoiding having your heart ripped out, and choosing the right grail.  It’s really about discovering ourselves by looking into the past and figuring out how previous generations lived.  Ever since the British Islands were linked by a land bridge to the European continent, human beings have lived here.  Each era of British … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five of the Oldest Archaeological Sites in Britain

Introducing a New Regular Column: Great Events in British History – First Up The Norman Invasion of 1066 – The End of Anglo-Saxon England

February 9, 2015 By Jonathan

Editor's Note: This article is the first in a new series of ongoing articles about major events in British History. Each article will be a long read about the event, its key players, background and its ramifications in British History. These articles are meant to be sketches of the events and their aftermath - it would not be possible to write a comprehensive history for each … [Read more...] about Introducing a New Regular Column: Great Events in British History – First Up The Norman Invasion of 1066 – The End of Anglo-Saxon England

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