Anglo-Saxon Invasions

History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 3.2.1

Anglo-Saxon Invasions

Anglo-Saxon Invasions

Anglo-Saxon Invasions

  • After the Romans left Britain, the Anglo-Saxons invaded the land.
  • Anglo-Saxons dominated Britain between AD 410 and AD 1066.
  • They did not conquer the Scots and the Picts.
Where did they come from?

Where did they come from?

  • The Anglo-Saxons came from Northen Germany, Netherlands and Denmark.
  • They arrived in Britain via the North Sea.
  • They came in wooden boats.

Test yourself on Anglo-Saxon Invasions

  • When did the Anglo-Saxons dominate Britain?

  • Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?

  • The Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain via which sea?

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