The Legacy of Medieval Scandinavian Encounters with England and the Insular World. Edited by RichardDance, Sara M.Pons‐Sanz and BrittanySchorn. Studies in the Early Middle Ages34. Turnhout: Brepols. 2025. 454 pp. + 11 b/w illustrations, 12 b/w tables, 5 b/w and 3 colour maps. €125. ISBN 978 2 503 60770 2 (hardback); ISBN 978 2 503 60771 9 (e‐book).

Key Points

• The book aims to explore the historical significance and cultural legacies of medieval Scandinavian interactions with England and the insular world.
• Collection of essays by different scholars on various aspects of Scandinavian encounters
• Analysis of historical texts and artifacts
• Exploration of cultural influences and exchanges
• In-depth discussions on archaeological findings
• Highlights diverse perspectives on Scandinavian influence in England
• Demonstrates the complexity of cultural exchanges during the medieval period
• Suggests ongoing impacts of these encounters in later historical contexts

Abstract