The Angeln (Angles), Saxons and Jutes all came for one reason—land. When the legions were withdrawn at the end of the 4th century, Britain was vulnerable. read more
Britain was one of their targets. It should be pointed out, as well, that there was no such thing as the “Anglo-Saxons” until long after the Germanic invasions of Britain. read more
Historians are not sure why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain. Some sources say that the Saxon warriors were invited to come, to the area now know as England, to help keep out invaders from Scotland and Ireland. read more
They shared the same language but were each ruled by different strong warriors.The Anglo-Saxons were warrior-farmers and came from north-western Europe. They began to invade Britain while the Romans were still in control. Historians are not sure why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain. read more