Transportation+and+Weaponry+of+Anglo-Saxon+England

 **Weaponry** - The Anglo-Saxon's were often at war. [[|1] ]

- To Anglo-Saxon's warfare was a way of life. [[|3] ]

- The most common weapon was a spear with a seven foot shaft and an iron head. [[|1] ]

- Spears were used both to throw and to jab with. [[|1] ]

- Shields were made of wood covered in leather, with an iron boss in the centre. [[|1] ]

- Shields were mostly round. [[|1] ]

- Only nobles used swords. [[|1] ]

- Swords were made from iron and steel. [[|1] ]

- The hilt of the sword often contained jewels and symbols meant to represent good luck. [[|1] ]

- Strangers traveling off of main routes were advised to make lots of noise, or else they were often considered out laws and killed. [[|1] ]
 * Transportation **

- Oxen and horses were commonly used for transportation, used for both riding and for carts. [[|1] ]

- The Anglo-Saxon economy depended on transportation. [[|2] ]

- Water was the preferred means of transportation. [[|2] ]

- Due to continuous wars, transportation by land was often limited to six miles at most. [[|4] ]

- Armed escorts were often sent to accompany drivers. [[|4] ]

- Roads were often just muddy paths. [[|4] ]

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**__Citations__**

Ross, David. //Anglo-Saxon Life.// 10 May. 2009 <[] > **= 1**

//Genealogical Gleanings.// 1997. 10 May. 2009 <[] > **= 2**

White, David. //Wergild: Anglo-Saxon Social Structure in One Word// 26 Jan. 2001. 7 May. 2009 <[]> **=** **3**

Farmer, Mike. //Trade in Anglo-Saxon England// 8 April. 2003. 10 May. 2009 <[] > **= 4**