Description: MAP OF ANGLO-SAXON BRITANNIAby Manuscript Maps New Second Edition This superb hand-drawn map shows Britannia at the time of the Anglo-Saxons, from c. 450 AD, through the emergence of the ‘Heptarchy’ in the sixth and seventh centuries, until around 800 AD when Viking raids became Viking invasions, entirely changing the landscape. The map shows the major cities and towns of the time, and includes the arms of the seven kingdoms of the Heptarchy: East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Mercia, Northumbria, Sussex, and Wessex. Originally drawn in 2020, the second edition was updated in 2023 to add over 40 known and possible battle locations from 450-840 AD, as well as twelve new settlements, Hadrian’s Wall, Offa’s and Wat’s Dykes, more sub-kingdom and region names, and more decoration. The arms of Wessex were also changed to a wyvern. The Romans called the lands of what is now England and Wales ‘Britannia’. After the fall of the Roman Empire, migrations of Germanic peoples in the fifth and sixth centuries into Britannia eventually became established kingdoms through peace and war. Native Britons were either incorporated into the new Anglo-Saxon culture, or pushed into the peripheries of Wales, Cornwall, Cumbria, and the Scottish lowlands. Many of these smaller kingdoms nevertheless endured, and are also shown on this map. This map makes a fabulous gift for anyone interested in medieval or early British history, Vikings, or Anglo-Saxons. This map is also the same size and layout as my Roman Britain Map, which you'll find in my other listings. They make a great pair! This map is also available with a mount (mat-board). View my other listings to find it. ~~~~~~~ MAP PRINT DETAILS ~~~~~~~~ Prints measure 30 x 40 cm.2nd edition print run of 200.Prints are signed by the artist, dated, and numbered.Prints can be shipped worldwide.Printed on high quality 300 gsm light cream paper (archival quality, carbon neutral, and acid free) with an antique 'laid' texture for a perfect old map appearance. ~~~~~~~~ SHIPPING DETAILS ~~~~~~~~ Prints by themselves are shipped rolled-up in recyclable plastic inside a firm cardboard tube, and sent with Royal Mail.Prints can be shipped worldwide. Please note - the framed picture is for illustrative purposes only. The listing does not include a frame. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beautiful cartography makes wonderful art for your home, or an extraordinary gift that will be treasured for years. Superbly detailed and interesting maps are hand-drawn by artist & cartographer Kevin Sheehan, and Manuscript Maps sells high-quality prints of this hand-drawn original cartographic artwork. There is a fine art to cartography, and a beauty that can only be obtained by drawing maps by hand using traditional techniques. Thanks for looking, please check out my other maps!
Price: 40 GBP
Location: York
End Time: 2024-11-01T14:54:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.09 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Artist: Kevin Sheehan
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Originality: Limited Edition Print
Signed By: Kevin Sheehan
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Framing: Unframed
Colour: Black
Listed By: Artist
Year of Production: 2023
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: Yes
Item Height: 40 cm
Self-Representing Artist?: Yes
Style: Vintage
Features: Limited Edition, Numbered out of 200 prints, Signed, 2nd Edition, Numbered
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 30 cm
Time Period Produced: 2020-Now
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: Yes
Title: Anglo Saxon Britannia showing the Heptarchy
Material: Hand-drawn with dip-pens and ink, Ink, Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Calligraphy, Coat of Arms, England, Landscape, Maps, Britain, HIstory, Map, Medieval, Middle Ages, Dark Ages
Print Surface: Paper
Signed?: Signed
Type: Print
Theme: Art, Cities & Towns, Famous Places, History, Maritime, Natural History, Nautical, Topographical, Leisure, Travel, Anglo Saxon, Viking, Wessex
Production Technique: Giclée Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Personalise: No