Topics in Dark-Age British History
Here is a variety of interesting topics connected with early medieval Britain, each of which can give you a better understanding of life in that time frame and the flow of history through it.
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in
The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
This 3-page article by Tim Bond provides excellent background on the rise of Christianity in Europe and explores its growth in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon migrations.
"Assessing the Anglo-Saxon Invasions of the Fifth Century." Extensive, hyper-footnoted, scholarly article by William Bakken details the historical evidence and offers logical conclusions.
This extensive introduction by Christopher A. Snyder examines Celtic cultures in early medieval Britain. Includes a look at recent historiographic trends and a substantial bibliography.
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
An introduction to monastic life in early medieval Britain and descriptions of the eleven major monastic orders, at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Extensive hyperlinked article by Frank Stanford from Ða Engliscan Gesiðas is informative and well-referenced.
This concise introduction by David Nash Ford to the recently rediscovered presence of Saxon churches includes links to several detailed pages on various churches in England. Nicely done at Britannia Internet Magazine.
