The Great War of the North. The Treaty of Eamont to the Battle of Dunmail Raise

From the gathering of kings at Eamont in 927 to the conflict traditionally associated with Dunmail Raise in 945, this talk explores a turbulent struggle for power across northern Britain. It follows the ambitions of English, Scottish, Viking and Cumbrian rulers as alliances shifted and agreements gave way to warfare. Bringing together history and legend, it reveals Cumbria's place at the heart of events that helped shape England and its northern neighbours.Joseph Jackson has a BA in Archaeology & Heritage Management and is currently concluding his Masters in archaeology and hopes to go on to a PhD. Joseph was born in Penrith and grew up in the village of Shap, he has spent 35 years studying history and archaeology. He has worked in the field in commercial archaeology and as well as supervising excavations. He has been an archaeological advisor from the National Geographic. His specialises in Roman frontier history and archaeology and the early medieval period in northern England. He has a particular interest in the history of Cumbria from AD410 - 1018 with a particular focus on the Northumbrian and North centuries and the build to and impact of the Treaty of Eamont.
He is the author of "In Search of Cumbria" And studies the impact and survival of Old Norse and Old English in the Westmorland dialect. Joseph has also spent many years working as an education office in schools and colleges helping to bring history to life and inspire future historians and archaeologists.1H 15mVisit https://www.eamont927.co.uk/ for full information on the weekend event