Tag Archives: 870

The Vikings are Coming to Raid Horningsea Church

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Chris Lindley

You will have seen the posters and banners – and hopefully are prepared for the Viking Invasion on Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September. Here are more details of some of the Living History events and programme. There are … Continue reading →

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The Vikings are coming

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Chris Lindley

Viking raiders (Grantanbrycg) are coming to Horningsea. They will row up The Cam in their longboat, The Bear, and camp on Church End Field, between the Church and the river. On each day between 10.00 and 18.00 there will be … Continue reading →

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The Summer of AD 870

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Chris Lindley

Molly Marshall (written in 1994) (see other posts about 870 – Photos are from Grantanbrycg) One thousand one hundred and twenty four years ago (now 1,156 years!) this summer season, Horningsea underwent one of the most frightening episodes in its … Continue reading →

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The Saxon Minster and Viking Raid of 870

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Chris Lindley

Tuesday 15 September at 19.30 at St Peter’s Church (Other posts on the Viking Raid of AD 870) Following on from the rowdy weekend of the Viking Invasion, on Tuesday 15th September there will an opportunity to hear three of … Continue reading →

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