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15 Places The Vikings Menaced Throughout The Ages

Darren January 29, 2026 6 min

1. Lindisfarne, England

1. Lindisfarne, England
Viking warriors storm Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 AD, marking the dawn of the Viking Age.

The 793 AD raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne is often cited as the beginning of the Viking Age. This holy island off England’s northeast coast was targeted for its wealth, shocking Christendom and setting a precedent for future Viking raids. The attack left a lasting mark on medieval history. Read more at BBC.

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