Viking Raid on Lindisfarne Vocabulary
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Key vocabulary and historical facts regarding the first Viking raid on Britain in 793 CE.
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Raid
A rapid surprise attack, usually involving stealing something.
Priory
A building lived in by a community who follow religious vows, where monks or nuns dedicate their lives to God.
Longboat
A long, light, and slender boat used by the Vikings to travel, which could carry around 30 warriors on board.
Manuscript
A book or document written by hand.
Monk
A member of a religious community (order) of men.
793 CE
The year the Vikings first invaded Britain, marking the first major Viking raid on Lindisfarne Priory.
Lindisfarne Priory
A religious building located on a small island off the North-East coast of England that was the site of the first major Viking attack.
Viking Targets
Religious buildings like monasteries, priories, and churches, often located near the coast and filled with valuable gold and silver objects.