Viking Raid on Lindisfarne
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Date
June 08, 793
Type
Local
Author
smithsheep
Location
Holy Island,
Northumberland,
United Kingdom
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Military & Conflict
Religion & Philosophy
Crime
Event Details
Viking Raid on Lindisfarne (0793-06-08)
Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne. This event is often taken as the beginning of the Viking Age in Europe, sending shockwaves through the Christian world.
- Location: Holy Island, United Kingdom
- Context: Local level event.
Categories: Military & Conflict, Religion & Philosophy, Crime