Viking Migration and Settlement in East Anglia

Viking Migration and Settlement in East Anglia by David Boulton offers a compelling, region-focused exploration of one of England’s most transformative eras. If you’re drawn to the Viking Age, Anglo-Saxon England, or the local history of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, this book puts East Anglia at the centre of the story.

Boulton opens with vivid scenes of seaborne arrivals and changing landscapes, then guides you through the evidence: archaeological finds, place-name studies, burial practices, and contemporary chronicles. The narrative explains how migration, raiding and eventual settlement reshaped communities and governance, illuminating how the Danelaw took root across East Anglia’s fenlands and coastline.

This is not just a catalogue of facts. Boulton weaves human-scale detail—farmstead life, trade routes, cultural exchange—into rigorous analysis, making complex scholarship accessible to both enthusiasts and students. Detailed maps and regional case studies bring clarity to debates about origin, assimilation and legacy, while comparisons with neighbouring counties reveal East Anglia’s unique position in Viking migration patterns.

Perfect for historians, local researchers and curious readers, this book enhances your understanding of how Viking settlement influenced language, law and landscape in eastern England. Whether you’re studying the past or planning a heritage visit to Norfolk or Suffolk, this volume is an essential reference.

Discover the forces that shaped East Anglia. Add Viking Migration and Settlement in East Anglia by David Boulton to your collection today and deepen your insight into Britain’s Viking Age.

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