This raid, which resonated deeply in the records of the period, is regarded as a harbinger of the intense Viking incursions that would follow and is considered an important turning point in the history of Northern Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Viking Raid on Lindisfarne?
- In the year 793, the attack of Scandinavian raiders on Lindisfarne Monastery in northeastern England is considered one of the events symbolizing the beginning of the Viking Age.
- When did Viking Raid on Lindisfarne happen?
- 793 CE