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Lindisfarne & The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 4.2.1

Lindisfarne & The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

  • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a history book written by monks.
  • The book was written in Old English.
  • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records Viking raids and battles.
  • The book helps us understand early Viking attacks.
Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne

  • The first Viking raid in Britain was in AD 793.
  • They attacked the Lindisfarne monastery.
  • The Vikings chose Lindisfarne for its wealth and weak defences.
  • This raid caused fear across Britain.

Test yourself on Lindisfarne & The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

  • What is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

  • In what language was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle written?

  • What is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle about?

  • Why did the Vikings choose to attack Lindisfarne?

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