Yorkshire’s history during the Dark Ages is a tapestry of cultural shifts and invasions, beginning with the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century. This period saw the region become a melting pot of Celtic Britons, and later, the Angles and Vikings, each leaving a distinct imprint on the cultural landscape.
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Jun 13
Brigantia during the Dark Ages
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Jun 13
The Gododdin (Y Gododdin)
- Filed under Articles, Battle, Brigantia England, Dark Ages, Reports
Possibly, the earliest documented battle on Brigantian soil, is described in Y Gododdin, which is a medieval Welsh poem, revered as one of the earliest surviving examples of Welsh/Brythonic poetry, and is attributed to the bard Aneirin.
Mar 06
Finding Bardon – An Arthurian Quest
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