This is Escomb Church in County Durham. Built circa 670-675 it is the oldest, still complete, Anglo-Saxon church in England. It is a physical link to the Celtic missionaries and the churches they established in the north of England before the British Church was completely hijacked by Italians. Notice the word "before" in that sentence. St. Augustine did not bring Christianity to England or establish the first church here. In the north of England, Anglo-Saxons were first converted to Christianity by Irish missionaries and their Scottish converts. The Irish were evangelised by a Christian, Patrick, who was from the British mainland somewhere. He was from a Christian community which was, most probably, founded after contact with Christians attached to the Roman army, the Roman civil service or merchants. The form of Christianity espoused by Patrick shows a very strong influence, not from Rome, but from the ,,Jerusalem,Syrian and Egypt(North African)Orthodox Catholic Churches. And, of course, as regular readers will already know full well and accept as undeniable fact, Jesus and his Uncle Joseph of Arimathea were over here planting holy thorn bushes years before there was any such thing as a church in Palestine. Plus, Saint Peter popped over to establish a church in the Welsh borders on his way to Rome. I hope that is all clear now. The Saxon church at Escomb is built mostly from stones taken from the Roman fort at nearby Binchester. The churchyard is circular which indicates that the church is built on a pagan site or, maybe, a Roman velodrome. The sundial above the door is likely to be slightly older than the church... ... as is this fine example of an Anglo-Saxon cross. Crosses such as this one were placed outdoors at locations that were regularly visited by missionaries who would preach beside them. If the faith took a church would often be built on the site of the cross. This gravestone is made of marble mined locally. It is packed with fossils (just like the Church of England is nowadays). In a couple of places you can see the remnants of the paintings that would have covered the walls during the Middle Ages. These were largely destroyed at the Reformation when it was discovered that God had made a mistake when he gave humans the ability to create beautiful works of art and that God hated the stuff just as much as God hated people enjoying themselves. The oldest reference in writing we have for the font makes it at least seven hundred years old, but it could be much more ancient. It was made at a time when it was the practice of the Church in England to baptise babies by dunking them fully underwater. Adults would have either been half drowned in a local river or baptised whilst standing in the font, the basin of which would have been on the floor, not a pedestal, back then. On this font you can see the remains of a medieval hinge. A law had been passed making it compulsory to have a locked lid on all fonts so that nobody could steal the holy water which was worth a fair bit on the open market. Nobody was allowed to undercut the pope's prices. Here's a photo looking back towards the font from the altar. I live with that woman. Outside there are some fine examples of Seventeenth Century gravestones. My, they were a fun loving people in those days. I didn't take these two photos as I had forgot to recharge the camera batteries and they ran out half way through our visit. This resulted in language coming from my mouth that could also be dated to the Anglo-Saxon period.
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Anglo-Saxon Glass Fragment from the 10th-11th Century We are thrilled to offer this rare and genuine piece of Anglo-Saxon glass, dating back to the 10th-11th century. This remarkable artefact provides a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and daily life of the Anglo-Saxon period in medieval England. Glass objects from this era were typically used in domestic, decorative, or ceremonial contexts, making this fragment a significant historical find. Origin and History: * Culture: Anglo-Saxon * Date: 10th-11th Century AD * Material: Glass The Anglo-Saxon period in England is known for its rich cultural heritage, blending Germanic, Celtic, and early Christian influences. Glassmaking was a skilled craft during this time, and pieces such as this would have been highly valued in their communities. This fragment represents a small but meaningful connection to that distant past. Why This Artefact? This authentic Anglo-Saxon glass fragment is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The exact artefact you see in the photos is what you will receive. A 1 cm scale cube is included in the images to give you an accurate size reference. For full measurements, please refer to the photos. Product Details: * Type: Anglo-Saxon Glass Fragment * Period: 10th-11th Century AD * Condition: Well-preserved for its age, as seen in photos; note the natural patina and historic wear * Location: Exact origin unknown, but representative of Anglo-Saxon England Included in Your Purchase: * 1x Anglo-Saxon glass fragment (as shown in the photos) * Certificate of Authenticity (COA) verifying this as a 100% genuine Anglo-Saxon artefact About Us: We are passionate about preserving and offering genuine historical artefacts from ancient cultures. All of our artefacts are ethically sourced and rigorously examined for authenticity. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the value and genuineness of your purchase. Please Note: The item shown in the photos is the exact artefact you will receive. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to provide more details or assist with any queries you may have. Add a piece of Anglo-Saxon history to your collection today, or gift it to the history lover in your life. This unique artefact is a wonderful piece of the past that tells the story of a rich and fascinating era! Thank you for viewing our listing!
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A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to get to visit an incredible new exhibition at the British Library all about the Anglo-Saxons. Despite going past the building almost every day for 25 years…
A new book reveals how some remains of the Anglo-Saxon past are hiding in plain sight – such as St Paul's Church in Jarrow, pictured, which is situated on the edge of the Tyne Car Terminal.
The Celtic hounds were dogs well respected by royalty and warriors. They were given as gifts to men of honour and many warriors and chiefs took the name as a title to show their loyalty and courage. Many argue Celtic hounds to be either the Greyhound, Scottish Deerhound, Irish Wolfhound or even a mix of all these breeds. This enclosed design is based on the similar from Folio 29r of the "Book of Kells". Just look in the upper right and you will see the circled hounds, a zoomorphic design much related to a "triskell" the triple spiral is an ancient Celtic symbol related to the sun, afterlife and reincarnation. Celtic Hounds can be found in celtic jewelry designs and paintings as far back as the 17th century. Celtic Hounds symbolize hunting, healing, and the Otherworld in Celtic legends. Hounds were the traditional guardian animals of roads and crossways and are believed to protect and guide lost souls in the Otherworld. Irish Filidh (seers) chewed the meat of a dog in a ritual to gain prophetic vision. To be called “hound” was an honorable nickname for a courageous warrior; the name of the god Cuchulain is literally “Hound of Culann;” violating a geas (sacred taboo) on the eating of dogflesh leads to the hero’s death. The mother of the god Lugh, in whose honor the Lughnassa festival was celebrated, was killed while in the form of a small dog. In Legends Many Irish myths and legends include mentions of hounds. The most famous involves the Celtic hero Cuchulainn (The Hound of Ulster) or (The Hound of Culann) who killed a blacksmith's Celtic hound with his bare hands. When Culann, the blacksmith asked who would now guard his shop the young Cuchulainn offered to take the dog's place thus gaining himself the title of 'The hound of Culann'. The offer was turned down and Cuchulainn went on to become one of the greatest warrior legends of that era, but the nickname stuck. Other famous Irish hounds were Bran and Seolan who belonged to the warrior, Fionn mac Cumhaill. The mother of Bran and Sceolan was Tuiren, and was Fionn Mac Cumhaill's aunt, transformed into a hound by a fairy or Sidhe. You can hear an audio podcast of one version of Bran's first adventures with Fionn Mac Cumhaill at http://www.podcasts.ie/armchair-ireland/myths-legends/ The Story of Mac Da Tho's Pig is very singular too, centered on a rivalry started for a spectacular hound, Ailbe, belonging to Mac Da Tho, and a champion's boasting match that develops between those of both sides in regards to the Champion's Portion of the giant pig, hence the title. In Welsh mythology, Gwyn ap Nudd was the ruler of Annwn (the Underworld) and escorted the souls of the dead there, leading a pack of supernatural hounds, called the Cŵn Annwn (Hounds of Annwn) (see also Wild Hunt). Another well known Welsh legend is that of Prince Llewellyn 's hound Gelert, who was unjustly slain by his master after being wrongly thought to have killed a child. Use The Irish Wolfhound was used to hunt Wolves and Deer, but they were also used as war dogs to attack men on horseback and knock them from their saddles to be killed by others. The Deerhound being more placid was a somewhat reluctant wardog and was more used for the hunting of Deer. The Greyhound being lighter and smaller was more suited to the hunting of hares and small mammals. These Celtic hounds were often called the Irish Greyhound and the Scottish or Rough Hound and had many other names according to area. Another breed of dog the "Galgo Español" is also though to be a descended of the Celtic hound as is the Austrian black and tan hound and the Tyrolean Hound.
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The British Library holds the world’s most important collections of books made or owned in England between the eclipse of Roman Britain and the Norman Conquest of 1066. These books and documents contain crucial evidence for the development of society, economy, literature, government, art and religion during the transformative period...
Who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from. Why did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain? Discover their origins and history here.
Who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from. Why did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain? Discover their origins and history here.
