Sub-Roman Britain

Sub-Roman Britain appears on the timeline as a people or culture of British Isles (Europe) from c. 410 to 600 CE, a span of 190 years. Its people spoke Celtic languages (Gaulish, Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton).

British kingdoms that emerged after Roman rule, such as Dumnonia, Elmet and Rheged, and fought the incoming Anglo-Saxons. The legend of Arthur grew from this period.

See Sub-Roman Britain on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 410 to 600 CE
Duration: 190 years
Type: People or culture
Region: British Isles, Europe
Language family: Celtic

Came from

Roman Britain 43 to 410 CE

Events in Europe during its time

410 Visigoths sack Rome
476 End of the Western Roman Empire
541 Plague of Justinian

Neighbours in Europe

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Hunnic Empire c. 370 to 469 CE
Roman Hispania 218 BCE to 472 CE
Roman Gaul 50 BCE to 486 CE
Kingdom of Wessex c. 519 to 927 CE
Kingdom of Mercia c. 527 to 918 CE
Roman Britain 43 to 410 CE
Merovingian Kingdom 481 to 751 CE
Avar Khaganate c. 567 to 822 CE
Lombard Kingdom 568 to 774 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Gupta Empire c. 320 to 550 CE, South Asia
First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Sub-Roman Britain exist?

c. 410 to 600 CE, about 190 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Sub-Roman Britain?

British Isles, in Europe.

What language did Sub-Roman Britain speak?

Celtic. This family includes Gaulish, Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton.

What came before Sub-Roman Britain?

Roman Britain.