apr 9, 793 - Viking raiders destroy the church at Lindisfarne
Description:
Viking raiders destroy the church at Lindisfarne off the coast of England. Lindisfarne was one of the places where civilized learning had weathered the darkest years of the Middle Ages. Thus begins two centuries of terror as more invaders pour out of Scandinavia and spread throughout Europe.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 793
Now
~ 1233 years ago