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What was the Danelaw? - Learn what you need to know at KS2

Updated: Oct 5

The Danelaw defined the boundary between the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and the large bits of England that the Vikings had conquered through invasion. The Danelaw covers all the parts of England that the Vikings now ran, so that’s Northern and Eastern England. Viking rule finally ended when Eric Bloodaxe fled in 954 AD. Though this doesn’t last for long, the Danes would soon be back!

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Further Reading:

Anglo-Saxons - A Brief Introduction
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms - A Brief Guide
Viking Travel - Where, Why, How?

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