Was Tamworth a Viking settlement?

Anglo-Saxon Tamworth (401 – 1066) It is also believed Tamworth had a major royal residence or palace. However in 874 Tamworth was attacked and destroyed by the Vikings and by 911 Tamworth had become a border town between the Danelaw and the English.

Where did the original settlers of Tamworth come from?

Saxon Tamworth Tamworth began as a Saxon settlement in Staffordshire. It was the Tame worth or the enclosure by the River Tame. It was made into an important place by King Offa of Mercia (a Saxon kingdom that roughly corresponded to the Midlands of England).

What is Tamworth England famous for?

Historically it is most famous for its stunning Castle & Moat House, but nowadays visitors are also drawn to Tamworth because of the huge Snowdome.

What was Tamworth called in Saxon times?

One of the new Anglo-Saxon tribes became known as the Tomsaetan, from its settlement in the Tame valley. Tamworth is not likely to have been urban in form until the time of Aethelstan in the 10th century, when it had a mint and would have been considered a town, only towns were allowed to have mints.

Who lived in Tamworth Castle?

Tamworth Castle was built in the south-west corner of a Saxon fortified burh. It was raised shortly after the Norman Conquest, rebuilt in stone during the twelfth century and in 1423 it came into the hands of the Freville family who made it their main residence.

Was Tamworth the capital of Mercia?

Tamworth has a rich and fascinating history as the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mercia and some of that heritage can still be seen and explored to this day. The Anglo-Saxons came into Staffordshire in the late 6th century, as groups of settlers or tribes.

Who was the king of Tamworth Castle?

The first known fortification at Tamworth was built by Offa. He was King of Mercia between AD 757 and AD 796 and made Tamworth his caput. He built a Royal Palace and surrounded the adjacent settlement with a rampart and ditch.

Who owns Tamworth?

Tamworth Borough Council