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Category: Saxon History

Portchester Castle

A military installation at Portchester dates back to Roman times. Excavations have revealed what was probably a base for the … More

Portchester, Portchester Castle

The History of Derby

There is evidence of Pre-historic occupation in the Derby area. The Romans built a fort on the site in 50AD … More

Derby

Kingston Down Brooch

The Kingston Down brooch dates from between 600 to 625 A.D. This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon brooches ever … More

Anglo-Saxon Jewellry, Kingston Down Brooch, Liverpool Museum

Historic Colchester

Colchester

Anglo-Saxon Helmet

This eighth century Anglo-Saxon helmet was found at Coppergate in York. It is only one of four found in the … More

Anglo-Saxon helmet, York, York Helmet

London Churches: St Mary Woolnooth

It is thought that this has been a site of worship for over 2000 years as excavations have revealed the presence … More

St Mary Woolnooth

London Churches: All Hallows by the Tower

  The history of All Hallows dates back to Saxon times when a small wooden church was built here by … More

All Hallows by the Tower

Tynemouth Priory and Castle (1)

During my recent visit to Northumberland, I visited Tynemouth Priory, which is situated on a high rocky headland on the … More

Tynemouth priory and castle

Anglo-Saxon York

Anglo-Saxon Eoforwic was a thriving commercial centre. Artistry, industry and learning flourished within the city. It is at this period … More

Anglo-Saxon Jewellry, Museum of Yorkshire, York

KIngston Down Brooch

The Kingston Down brooch dates from between 600 to 625 A.D. This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon brooches ever … More

Anglo-Saxon Jewellry, Kingston Down Brooch, Liverpool Museum

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