THE FIRST SAXON INVASIONS.

The article discusses the first Saxon invasions of Britain after the Romans abandoned the region. The invasions were not only by the Saxons, but also by the Angles, Jutes, Frisians, Franks, Danes, and Norse. The exact date of the Roman abandonment of Britain is uncertain, but it is generally believed to be around 410 CE. The first invasion was led by the Angle or Jutish brothers Hengist and Horsa, who were initially invited to help a local warlord with raids. However, they eventually turned against the warlord and established their own kingdom in Kent. Other invasions followed, leading to the establishment of various Saxon kingdoms in different parts of Britain. The article also mentions the legends surrounding King Arthur and the ongoing puzzle of accurately dating the invasions and settlements. [Extracted from the article]