Anglo-Saxons Historical immigration to Great Britain
germanic (frankish) mercenaries employed in gaul roman empire , speculated in similar manner, germanic immigrants britain arrived @ invitation of ruling classes. in post-roman period traditional division angles, saxons , jutes (anglo-saxons) first seen in historia ecclesiastica gentis anglorum bede, historical , archæological research has shown wider range of germanic peoples coast of frisia, lower saxony, jutland , southern sweden moved britain in era.
after withdrawal of last roman soldiers britain in 5th century, number of newcomers increased, , speculated relations ruling romanised britons became strained. 449, open conflict had broken out, , immigrants began establish own kingdoms in become heptarchy.
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