BY: Schea Epling Justin Dixon Luke Gibbs Kathryn Hopper
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Anglo Saxon life revolved around the family farms. Men, Women,
and Children were all involved in the work. Some of the citizens
had special, specific skills Woodworkers Blacksmiths Potters
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Women also had common house work. Family surnames (last names)
came from their jobs most of the time. To sell their goods they
would barter with jewelry or pottery. Trading relied on how
available the markets were so they were often located near
rivers.
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Angles Denmark Saxons Northern Germany These invaders created
Kingdoms, fighting for land. Eventually Germanic Tribes became
known as either Anglo-Saxon or English. Most Anglo-Saxons were
farmers.
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Family Groups were villages. These villages were mostly near
rivers or the sea. Many sailors Economy no cash, bartering Small
tribal groups turned into 4 kingdoms. Northumbria Mercia East
Anglia Wessex were farmers.
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Aka the Lost Medieval village Big archeological site Had about
150 people Neolithic Farmers are though to be the first to settle
there
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The name WHARRAM is thought to be an Old Scandinavian word
meaning "at the bends PERCY is the family name of the Duke of
Northumberland which were lords of the manor from the 12 -
14c.
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Helped us learned about medieval life Black death spread
thorough the country People were thought to flee the village and
country
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Made up of mostly fresco, stone, ivory, glass, enamel Items
made in gold are valuable and usually found in burials. There are
also Anglo-Saxon art such as architect (in churches), wall
paintings and textiles that still survive today.
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Staffordstine Hoard Largest hoard of gold and silver found to
date. Found in 2009 in England. Made up of 4,000 items, most of
them being military items such as breast plates, swords and armor.
Sutto Hoo Thus hoard contained a ship-burial which is one of the
most significant finds by an archeologist in England for its
condition and beauty.
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Most of the Anglo-Saxon community was destroyed with the
invasion of the Vikings which destroyed their cities and took their
jewelry and art. Much of the art that remains today is made up of
some type of metal.