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 area of Britain that was ruled by Viking law is known as the Danelaw. Established in the late 9th century, Danelaw encompassed parts of England, particularly in the north and east, where Scandinavian laws and customs were practiced. This region was marked by significant Norse settlement and influence, contributing to the cultural and political landscape of medieval England.
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.
The boundaries of the Danelaw were established by treaty in 884.
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.
York was an important capital city of the Danelaw, but there might have been others at different times.
The area of England given to the Danes is known as the Danelaw, which was established in the late 9th century following Viking invasions. The Danelaw encompassed parts of modern-day eastern and northern England, including significant regions such as East Anglia, Northumbria, and parts of Mercia. This area was characterized by Danish law and customs, differing from the Anglo-Saxon regions to the south. The Danelaw marked a significant cultural and political influence of the Vikings in England.
"Danelaw"
The Danelaw was land in England held under the control of Danish kings arriving with invading armies from the continent.
The area of Britain that was ruled by Viking law is known as the Danelaw. Established in the late 9th century, Danelaw encompassed parts of England, particularly in the north and east, where Scandinavian laws and customs were practiced. This region was marked by significant Norse settlement and influence, contributing to the cultural and political landscape of medieval England.
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
Danelaw
Mainly the north of England
Danelaw