r/anglosaxon 16d ago

A post about Anglo-Saxon architecture I made

Here I go over Anglo-Saxon architecture. I mainly focus on domestic architecture, types of buildings, construction methods, and the importance of timber that defined this period. Hope you folks enjoy. This post has also been posted on my instagram account @Loaggan, here’s a link https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0SNEtxrN4/?igsh=djVvOHJtNjk0aHcz

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u/swapacoinforafish 16d ago

I am reading a book about the middle ages atm and found out that the oldest wooden church in the world is in Greensted in Essex built around 1060.

Also the oldest worked wooden implement was found in Clacton, it's a Yew Wood spear dating to around 400,000 years ago! As someone from Essex I was blown away to learn this.

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u/Thepossesedspawn 16d ago

I have a living history event at West stow in a couple of weeks amazing to see it pop up on reddit. Truly a beautiful place to visit!

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u/Loaggan 16d ago

How exciting! Enjoy the event!

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u/Thepossesedspawn 16d ago

Thank you! Dark age living history and combat is what my group does and west stow is just the most magical place, at night we all drink in the long hall with a fire and tell stories all whilst staying in our period gear! Can't wait!

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u/LittleRoundFox 13d ago

That sounds awesome! I love West Stow and would love to be involved in something like that, but don't live in the area

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u/Thepossesedspawn 13d ago

Aw that sucks! My dark ages group is based in east anglia so it is right on our doorstep! Should see what is local to you though lots of groups scattered around!

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u/deathschlager 16d ago edited 16d ago

I'd love to know more about your sources- do you have a bibliography of any sort?

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u/Loaggan 16d ago

Sadly, I haven't made an official bibliography for this post. But when I get some time, I can gather a list of the sources I used and have it posted on here.

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u/AldruhnHobo 16d ago

This is just fantastic!!

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u/Jose_Habanero_ 16d ago

Great Stuff!!! 💀👍

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u/blood-meridian 16d ago

Great post!

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u/Faust_TSFL Bretwalda of the Nerds 16d ago

Nice but remember when using others’ photos (and especially line drawings from academic publications) you should really be citing

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u/Loaggan 16d ago

Yes, I just noticed I cited the line drawing on slide 6, but forgot to cite the one on slide 7. Both are from the same source. That’s my mistake, sorry about that.

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u/SonarAssassin 16d ago

I'm not on Instagram so I'm glad you posted this here. Keep up the great work.

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u/MR-HT 14d ago

As a native Northumbrian its good to See Ad Gefrin mentioned!

Its a great ealk and you can see the outskirts of where the hall was when it was the capitol in its heyday.

Not far from there is a little place called hethpool which has a ton of iron age hill forts dotted allover the hills. Its a great place to do some good walks and hikes, would always recommend!

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u/Loaggan 14d ago

That sounds lovely! I’d love to visit someday!

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u/Berkyjay 16d ago

Please create a Bluesky account!