Anglo-Saxon

Michael Smith

Nov 26, 20248 min read

St Wystan's church, Repton, Derbyshire and its Anglo-Viking historic landscape

A visit to the historic church of St Wystan at Repton, Derbyshire, home to a magnificent Anglo-Saxon crypt and a rich Viking heritage.

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Michael Smith

Oct 20, 20247 min read

The Battle of Maldon, 991 - an epic tale of defiance, folly and communal loyalty

Northsey Island near Maldon in Essex is the site of a famous battle between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons and celebrated in an epic poem.

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Michael Smith

Oct 14, 20245 min read

All Saints' Church, Brixworth, Northamptonshire – a magnificent Anglo-Saxon survival

A visit to the Grade 1-listed church of All Saints at Brixworth, Northamptonshire, the largest Anglo-Saxon building standing in England.

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