Vikings attack on Lindisfarne year 793

1. Scourge from the Sea: The Viking Onslaught on Lindisfarne and its Echo Through History The Viking Raid on Lindisfarne: A Turning Point in European History Anders Dernback

2. In 793, a Viking raid on Lindisfarne

3. Lindisfarne Holy Island

4. Prelude to the Attack The year 793 brought ominous signs to the people of Northumbria, with reports of terrifying natural phenomena such as immense whirlwinds and fiery dragons in the sky, which were perceived as harbingers of disaster. This period of anxiety was further compounded by a severe famine, setting a grim stage for the events that would unfold on the fateful day of June 8th.

6. The Raid on Holy Island On June 8, 793, Viking raiders descended upon Lindisfarne, a site of profound religious significance in Northumbria, known as the cradle of Christianity in England. The monastery, home to the revered St. Cuthbert, was brutally attacked, its sanctity defiled by bloodshed and plunder. This assault was not the first encounter with Norsemen in England, but it was the first to strike at the heart of English Christendom, marking the onset of the Viking Age in Europe.

10. The Impact of the Raid The attack on Lindisfarne sent shockwaves throughout the Christian world. Alcuin of York, a scholar in the court of Charlemagne, expressed horror at the desecration of such a sacred site, suggesting that the raid was a divine punishment for the sins of the people. The event was recorded in various historical sources, emphasizing its significance and the profound sense of violation it engendered among the faithful.

12. Lindisfarne's Historical Significance Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, has been a beacon of religious importance since the 6th century. It was the birthplace of Celtic Christianity in the region, with the Lindisfarne Gospels being one of its most treasured creations. Despite the Viking devastation, the monastery was later rebuilt, and the island remains a site of pilgrimage and historical interest, attracting visitors to its ancient ruins and the enduring church of St. Mary the Virgin.

14. Legacy of the Viking Raids The Viking raids, beginning with the attack on Lindisfarne, had far- reaching consequences. They not only ushered in a new era of maritime dominance by the Norsemen but also left an indelible mark on the art, technology, and culture of the regions they touched. The influence of Viking culture persists to this day, evident in the dialects of Scotland and Northern England and in the collective memory of the Danish people. 793 the year the Viking raid on Lindisfarne occurred, marking the beginning of the Viking Age in Europe 634 AD the year the Lindisfarne Abbey was first established, signifying the island's long- standing religious significance

15. Lindisfarne Stone, also known as Viking Raider Doomsday Stone, Anglo- Saxon carved gravestone, 9th century, found in Lindisfarne. The armed warriors are shown perhaps as Viking raiders.

17. The chart is a timeline of historical events spanning from 650 CE to 1850 CE. It marks the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793 CE as a significant event. Other notable events on the timeline include the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the reign of Genghis Khan, Columbus's voyage to America in 1492, and the Industrial Revolution. The timeline provides a historical framework that situates the Viking raid within the context of other major occurrences in world history.