5th to 11th Century European Settlers

Defeat at the Battle of Hastings, 1066.

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The Anglo‑Saxons arrived after Roman rule collapsed, building farms, crafts and powerful kingdoms that shaped medieval England. They developed laws, learning and local rule that endured for centuries. Their long era ended in 1066, when Harold fell to

William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings.

Alfred the Great is widely hailed as the greatest Anglo‑Saxon king because he defended his kingdom against Viking invasion and introduced major legal, military and educational reforms.