Small Maps
The 'Heptarchy' (c. 700) [file size: 82k]
A small-scale map showing all the little kingdoms c. 700.The Mercian Supremacy (c. 800) [file size: 92k]
A small-scale map showing the extent of Mercian overlordship over most of the country c. 800.The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons (c. 900) [file size: 112k]
A small-scale map showing the English-Danish-Norse divisions c. 900.The Kingdom of the English (c. 1000) [file size: 81k]
A small-scale map showing the finally united kingdom of England, c. 1000
Larger Maps
Southern England in the Eighth Century [file size: 276k]
A large-scale map of southern England (up to the Humber), showing the then settlements and political divisions, and with lots of historical notes in the margins.Southern England in the Ninth Century [file size: 267k]
A large-scale map of southern England (up to the Humber), showing the then settlements and political divisions, including the line of the Alfred-Guthrum treaty. (Earlier kingdoms are yielding importance to the line between "English" Mercia and Wessex and the eastern half of the country under Viking control.)Alfred's Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons [file size: 181k]
A large-scale map of southern England, centering on Mercia, Wessex, and East Anglia, showing Mercia and Wessex merging into Alfred's Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons, with Guthrum's Kingdom across the border.Edward the Elder's Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons [file size: 349k]
A large-scale map of southern England (up to the Humber) in the reign of King Edward the Elder (899-924), showing the Viking bases and the new English forts built by Edward and his sister Æthelflæd in their war to push back the Vikings.Æthelstan's Kingdom of England [file size: 265k]
A large-scale map of Britain (up to Edinburgh) in the reign of King Æthelstan (924-39), showing settlements, bishoprics, and known mints, with lots of historical notes in the margins.Viking Campaigns in England 991-1005 [file size: 133k]
A medium-scale map of England (up to Bamburgh), showing the places involved in the Viking invasions, and with dated arrows showing the course of invasions.Southern England, c. 1000 [file size: 275k]
A large-scale map of southern England (up to York) in the reign of King Æthelred the Unready (978-1016; c. 1000), showing the boroughs, bishoprics, and mints known to exist at that time.