Imagining History
Who Were The Anglo-Saxons? - A Brief Introduction for Kids
Updated: May 10, 2021
Need a quick introduction to the Anglo-Saxons? Here are some rapid fire facts to get you in the know.
Who were they?:
The Anglo-Saxons were a mix of tribes called the Jutes, Angles & Saxons from Germany, Denmark & the Netherlands.
What did they do?:
They invaded Britain and created their own kingdoms.
When did they arrive?:
They came to Britain when the Romans left around 410 AD and claimed the land to be 'Angle-land' (or England!)
Where did they settle?:
The Jutes settled in Kent, the Angles settled in East-Anglia and the Saxons settled in Wessex, Sussex and Essex.
You can find out more about the Kingdoms that Anglo-Saxons made in these regions by clicking here.
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