The boundaries of the Danelaw were established by treaty in 884.
York was an important capital city of the Danelaw, but there might have been others at different times.
"Danelaw"
The Danelaw was a kingdom in the Northeast of England ruled for about 70 years by Danish Vikings. It was recognized by the English in a treaty of 884, and ended in 954, when Eric Bloodaxe was driven out of England. The border separating England from the Danelaw was roughly a line from London to Chester. There is a source link below.
Danelaw was established by the Viking rulers in England during the late 9th century, particularly following the Treaty of Wedmore in 878, which was signed between King Alfred the Great of Wessex and the Viking leader Guthrum. This agreement partitioned England, granting the Vikings control over the northeastern parts of the country. Danelaw encompassed areas of modern-day York, East Anglia, and parts of the Midlands, where Norse laws and customs were practiced.
The boundaries of the Danelaw were established by treaty in 884.
York was an important capital city of the Danelaw, but there might have been others at different times.
"Danelaw"
The Danelaw was land in England held under the control of Danish kings arriving with invading armies from the continent.
The Danelaw was a kingdom in the Northeast of England ruled for about 70 years by Danish Vikings. It was recognized by the English in a treaty of 884, and ended in 954, when Eric Bloodaxe was driven out of England. The border separating England from the Danelaw was roughly a line from London to Chester. There is a source link below.
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ENGLAND For students of English history as well as those specifically interested in the Danelaw there are lots of interesting pieces on this website including some new pictures not seen before.Recommended
In Danelaw, the Norse settlers primarily established themselves in the northern and eastern parts of England, including areas like Northumbria, East Anglia, and parts of Mercia. Key cities such as York (Jorvik) became significant centers of Viking culture and governance. The Danelaw represented a region where Danish law and customs were practiced, influencing local governance and society.