Anglo-Saxon England Crossword Puzzle
A themed crossword with 45 clues to draw from. Explore early English kingdoms, rulers, beliefs, literature, and daily life from the Anglo-Saxon period.
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About the Anglo-Saxon England Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle covers the kingdoms and culture of Anglo-Saxon England, from Wessex and Mercia to the spread of Christianity and the arrival of the Danes. Find rulers such as Alfred and Offa, places such as Lindisfarne, and terms including fyrd, witan, and Danelaw. It suits students of early English history and anyone curious about the world behind Beowulf.
This crossword draws on 45 clues about Anglo-Saxon England. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.
Sample clues
- •King who resisted Danish invasions (6 letters)
- •Epic poem about a hero who fights Grendel (7 letters)
- •Danish king who ruled England (4 letters)
- •Militia summoned to defend the realm (4 letters)
- •Germanic people traditionally linked to Kent (5 letters)
- •Powerful kingdom ruled by Offa (6 letters)
- •Angular characters carved into early inscriptions (5 letters)
- •Kingdom centered around Chichester (6 letters)
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