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They came from northest and central Europe.
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Celtic Britain was invaded by the Romans under Julius Caesar. The invasions did not conquer Britain, but established it as a major trading partner of Rome.
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Roman invasion ordered by Claudius, first emperor to make a successful invasion.
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Revolt against the Roman occupation, led by Boudica of the Iceni, begins. She was defeated, and Roman rule was restored.
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Romans defeat Caledonians at the battle of Mons Graupius.
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Roman forces had been withdrawn, and small, isolated bands of migrating Germans began to invade Britain.
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1st Germanic invasion.
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Monasteries and minster churches were popular targets as they were wealthy and had valuable objects that were portable.
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The only king that stopped the Vikings was defeated by the Vikings at the Battle of Edington.
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Under William the Conqueror