Anglo-Saxons

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

The Anglo-Saxons were a group of farmer-warriors who lived in Britain thousands of years ago. Made up of three tribes who came over in boats from Europe, they were called the Angle, Saxon, and Jute tribes. The two largest were the Angles and the Saxons, which is how we've come to know them as the Anglo-Saxons today. They were fierce people, who fought many battles during their rule of Britain - often fighting each other! Each tribe was ruled by its own strong warrior who settled their people in different parts of the country.

When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

The Anglo-Saxons first tried invading in the 4th century (the 300s), but the Roman army were quick to send them home again! Years later - around 450AD - the Romans left Britain, the Anglo-Saxons seized their chance and this time they were successful! They left their homes in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark and sailed over to Britain on wooden boats.

- Who are the Anglo-Saxons?

- When did they invade Britain?

- Where did they come from?

- Who ruled in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons?

- What else do you have you learned?

This week we've been putting historical events on a timeline.

From our learning in class so far you should now know...