St. Peter-on-the-Wall: One of England’s Oldest Anglo-Saxon Churches in Essex
Introduction Located on the remote coast of Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, St. Peter-on-the-Wall is one of the oldest and most historically significant
April 8, 2025
Introduction Located on the remote coast of Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, St. Peter-on-the-Wall is one of the oldest and most historically significant
Introduction Tucked away in the village of Escomb, County Durham, Escomb Church is one of the best-preserved Anglo-Saxon churches in
Introduction Situated in Northamptonshire, Brixworth Church (All Saints’ Church) is the largest surviving Anglo-Saxon church in England. Dating back to
St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is one of the most significant ecclesiastical sites in England. Recognized as the oldest parish
Introduction The Fosse Way is one of England’s most enduring historic roads, originally built by the Romans but later serving
Introduction The Icknield Way is one of Britain’s oldest roads, tracing a path through East Anglia and southern England. Though
Introduction Ermine Street was one of the most important trade routes in early medieval England, linking London to York and
Watling Street is one of the most famous and historically significant roads in Britain. Originally built by the Romans as
Introduction Jarrow Hall is a renowned Anglo-Saxon site in Tyne & Wear, offering visitors an immersive experience of early medieval
Introduction Faversham, located in Kent, is home to one of the most intriguing excavated Anglo-Saxon settlements in England. Archaeological digs
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is a unique archaeological site and open-air museum in Suffolk, offering a captivating glimpse into early
Discovered in 2003 in Prittlewell, Essex, the Prittlewell Burial is often referred to as Britain’s answer to Tutankhamun’s tomb. The
Benty Grange, located in Derbyshire, is an Anglo-Saxon burial mound famous for yielding one of the most iconic warrior artifacts
Winfarthing, in Norfolk, yielded a rare Anglo-Saxon female burial, suggesting the importance of elite women in early medieval society. Discovery
Located at Taplow in Buckinghamshire, it is an early 7th-century Anglo-Saxon mound burial containing rich artifacts suggestive of an elite
Introduction Eddisbury Hillfort, located in Cheshire, is the largest Iron Age hillfort in the region, but its history extends well
Introduction Lydford Castle, located in the heart of Devon, is a historically significant site with deep Anglo-Saxon roots. Although later
Introduction Burgh Castle, located in Norfolk, is one of the best-preserved Anglo-Saxon and Roman forts in England. Overlooking the River
Bamburgh Castle stands as one of the most iconic and historically rich landmarks in Northumberland. Perched dramatically on a rocky
Introduction Before becoming the bustling metropolis we know today, London was once Lundenwic, a thriving Anglo-Saxon trading settlement. Between the
Introduction York, historically known as Jorvik, is one of the most significant Anglo-Saxon and Viking sites in England. Located in
Introduction Lichfield, located in the former kingdom of Mercia, was a prominent Anglo-Saxon religious and political center. Best known for
Introduction Canterbury, one of England’s most historic cities, played a pivotal role in Anglo-Saxon Christianity in Kent. As the site
Introduction Stretching over 80 miles along the England-Wales border, Offa’s Dyke is one of the most impressive surviving Anglo-Saxon structures.
Introduction Repton, a historically significant Anglo-Saxon site in Derbyshire, is one of the most intriguing locations tied to Mercia’s royal
The Lost City of Dunwich, located on the Suffolk coast, is one of the most mysterious and captivating sites in
Located in Tyne & Wear, Jarrow Monastery and St. Paul’s Church are iconic landmarks that celebrate the intellectual and spiritual legacy of the Anglo-Saxon period. Home
Nestled on the remote and mystical Holy Island of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, Lindisfarne Priory stands as one of the most significant
Perched high on the windswept cliffs of North Yorkshire, Whitby Abbey stands as a hauntingly beautiful ruin, steeped in history, legend, and
Nestled in the historic town of Bradford-on-Avon lies a true ‘hidden jewel’ of England’s West Country. This remarkable structure, the
Introduction Located in York, the Yorkshire Museum is home to an extensive collection of Viking and Anglo-Saxon heritage & artifacts,
Introduction Nestled within the historic city of Durham, the Museum of Archaeology at Durham University is a treasure trove of
Introduction The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is one of the oldest museums in the world, housing a remarkable collection of
Introduction Located in the heart of Norwich, the Norwich Castle Museum holds one of the most important collections of Anglo-Saxon