The Battle of Maldon - Northey Island, Blackwater, The Haunting Landscape of The Essex Serpent
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2022
- The whole area of Northey Island, with its marshes and tidal waters, wildlife and untouched landscape is certainly intriguing and in it’s own way, beautiful too. Although the land is stark and grey in contrast to many other nature reserves scattered across England, as a result it has lent itself to legend and literature. The recent book The Essex Serpent, written by Sarah Perry and recently made into a TV series for Apple TV, Showcases this bleak landscape extremely well.
Add that to the bloody history of the battle of Maldon and the men who fell right where I am standing now, and you have something very dark indeed.
Join me as I explore Northey Island in Essex, a small island accessed by a narrow causeway and assessable only at low tide, the island is steeped in history and connected to the viking / anglo-saxon battle of Maldon.
Northey Island is an island in the estuary of the River Blackwater, Essex. It is linked to the South bank of the river by a causeway, covered for two hours either side of high tide. The island is approximately 1 mile to the east of Maldon, Essex and 1 mile to the west of Osea Island.
The Battle of Maldon, in 991 took place on the causeway and the South bank of the Blackwater near the island. At that time the causeway is thought to have been half as long as it is presently - 120 yards rather than 240 yards today, so the island was much bigger 1000 years ago. It’s likely that the island was used by the vikings right at the time of the battle. The vikings stationed on the island and the anglo-saxons on the mainland. We will talk more of the battle shortly, in the meantime here is a little more information about Northey Island.
The Battle of Maldon took place on the 10th August 991 at the mouth of the River Blackwater near Maldon in Essex. A heroic Anglo-Saxon poem about the battle was written shortly after, it is from this piece of literature that we find many of the primary sources for the battle and the names of those who took part.
Essentially, according to the poem, an army of Vikings largely from Norway and led by Olaf TRYGGVASON a great-grandson of Harald I ‘Fairhair’ of Norway tried to land in Maldon having made a series of unpleasant visits along the Essex and Kent coast beforehand. Olaf’s raid on Folkestone is recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. However, at Maldon they met with resistance in the form of Earl Brithnoth and his men.
Earl Brithnoth was an in-law of Edmund I, King of England, and so was essentially a part of the Royal Court. At the end of this video I will be taking a look at the genealogy of both Olaf TRYGGVASON and Earl Brithnoth, because interestingly Yhana and I share a family tie to both of those men and the battle of Maldon.
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Well, makes me thankful somewhat for the times I live in! We always think we have troubles...yikes! Such history! Bruce and Otis
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It certainly looks like a dark and somewhat barren area, Stephen. Perfect setting for a TV series! You promo video a few days back made me think of the 1960's TV series "Dark Shadows." The "Battle of Maldon" also gives it a tragic dark past. We enjoyed hearing the history and about your family connection to the battle. Loved the video and are looking forward to seeing Northey Island. Thanks so much for bringing us along.
Thank you Dave and Kathy for the lovely comment guys and also for all of your wonderful support too 😉😊 Yhana and I send our best to you both and catch up soon 😉😊
Absolutely fascinating stuff Stephen. History is such a fascinating subject when we really look into the past 🙂👍
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I'm so excited we can see The Essex Serpent here in America! I've watched the trailer - it looks fantastic! Great atmospheric intro and your black & white photographs are so effective. It was really interesting hearing you recount details of the Battle of Maldon. How interesting too that you and Yhana share a family connection to both Earl Brithnoth and Olaf Tryggvason!! Incredible! Another really enjoyable video, Stephen 👍😊💖
Thank you Julie and Lucy for the lovely comment, I plan to start watching the series this coming weekend, looking forward to it too 😊😉 sending our best to you both and catch up soon ❤️😉😊
Awesome video. Great history lesson too. You did a great job showing the area and telling the story. It is neat to see the area and the ruins. Looking forward to seeing the island. Have a great day.
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Another excellent and engaging story from our past. I remember this vaguely from limited Anglo-Saxon studies from my college days (long ago). It was great to see the landscape in which this epic tale was acted out. You have some really stunning and atmospheric images of the mudflats and marshes. As a teenager I was always into mountains and have neglected your area. I really should explore more here. Thanks for another interesting watch.
Thank you Ivor, the Blackwater Estuary is certainly an area worth a visit if you ever head into Essex, there are some incredible spots which are a photographers dream. Thank you for such a lovely comment too 😉😊 catch up soon buddy
Went there today. Arrived at high tide knowing I wouldn’t get across. Walked for a while down the path to mundon and then back allowing for the tide to go down. Only then I realised it was closed until April!! 😂😂 didn’t know about the permit either 🤦♂️
Very interesting video. Byrhtnoth was certainly a warrior and his actions that day stopped the vikings from sacking the town. An interesting period of history.
Thank you Alice, it’s a very interesting piece of Essex history, catch up with you soon 😉😊
What a beautiful area. It is amazing how it forms that causeway at low tide. All I can think about is the artifacts that must be there. Thank you for sharing this I enjoy learning about all the history.
I thought the same thing, I did find a piece of pottery sherd on the island, it has a brown glaze. I suspect it might be 17th century. I reckon metal detecting on that island would be pretty cool 😊😉
Thankyou so much to share the story from this amazing place. great work my friend. tumbs up👍🥰
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Amazing history. Can't even imagine living in them times. You did such a great job of telling the story and history of The Battle of Maldon 👍One can get a real feel of the battle. Enjoyed watching and learning 😊
Thank you Cheryl, it was certainly dark times, I can’t imagine living in either, everyday must have been a battle to just live. Thank you for the kind comment and catch up with you soon 😉😊
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History is such a fascinating subject
Thank you for education
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Terrific stuff Stephen! A fabulous, atmospheric and historic location. I particularly enjoyed the monochrome photography and the moody music - it really set the tone. You told the story of the battle really well. Loved it! Thank you 🙂 Cheers, Paul 👍
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As usual I listen to my friends, thank you for sharing the history story 👍👊🙋🙏🏽
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I felt like I was watching a documentary. It's serious and fun. I had a hard time listening to the language translation, but it was worthwhile. Thank you for the video. Friend, from Korea
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Excellent production and narration Stephen. This was a joy to watch and learn about the history. Thanks for sharing, Sue 👍
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What a mystical place. It has its special beauty and a busy past.
I listened to your story with great interest.
Thanks for the information Stephan.
Well done, pal 🤠🇩🇪👍
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Amazing 😍🤩 video sharing My Dear friend 💕
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Another beautiful video. Love your editing. And the way you talk directly to your viewers is really great.
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Interesting to know that to visit the island you need a permit . The area looks a bit deserted in a way but I can just imagine what it was like when the battle was taking place. It’s a quiet peaceful place now. I enjoyed seeing some of the structures that still remain. Too bad some bird species are no longer there. Thank you for always telling a wonderful and interesting story of history Stephen. 👍😊🇨🇦
Thank you Christine for the very lovely comment, the area and it’s history is very fascinating. At the time of the battle though, it must have been very bleak. 😊
great sharing keep it up knoledge is powerful see you friend thanks
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Awesome video. Enjoyed the history Battle of Maldon. Nice sharing my friend.
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Wonderful stuff Stephen! We really enjoyed this history lesson! You did a great job of setting the scene for the story of the battle of Maldon, gave a great sense of what it was like back then. A bleak place but we agree beautiful in its own way. Fascinating that you have a family link to both men. Thanks for taking us along, take care, Shell and Pete
Hi Shell and Pete, thank you for the lovely comment, I’m pleased I made this video as it’s an interesting area of Essex, the whole of the Blackwater Estuary is lovely. Hopefully I will get to visit more of it soon 😉😊 sending my best guys and catch up soon
Interesting slice of history, Stephen! It is certainly a bleak but beautiful place, I'll look forward to seeing more of the island👍 All the best 👍😊
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It was interesting to hear about this island and the history of the Battle. Thank you for all the information in the Subscription box. 🙏🏽👍🏽🤗❤️
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Thank you so much for making this trip to this amazing historical site and share the great history battle that take place there. 15:26 LIKE
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Wonderful Stephen! You always have such wonderful lessons of history!
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Hello my friend. Very interesting history story. 👍
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cool to hear about your second cousin from 32 generations ago, exploring the island must be an interesting watch next time, cheers !
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Stephen that was gripping , a great lunchtime watch and i loved the history that you told and also the write up in the description box . Like you said it looks a bleak place but great for the Apple TV series. You had it all to yourself by the look of it ! Wise that the Vikings didn't get money to leave hehe 👍 it would have been like bribing a child for the child not to do something, only to have the child do it again in the hope that he'd get what he wanted ! Looking to the tour next time 🙂👍
Lol, that is so true Anna, bribing vikings to leave would not have been a good idea 😊😉 thank you for your very kind comment 😊 it’s much appreciated 😉 sending our best to you and catch up soon
This video was fascinating and the history of the battle well told, you did an incredible job with this film
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That's really some old history! I think the Vikings were not always to nice to us for sure! Interesting video! Have a great weekend! Kaat
Thank you Kaat, I certainly agree with you too 😊😉 have a lovely week and catch up soon ❤️😉😊
Very nice video enjoyed watching always stay connected 🌸
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Very fascinating story, great video and filming, well done 👍👍
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That was brilliant, amazing place and loved the history to it and how you have a distance relative. Brilliant video
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I quite enjoyed how you built up a spooky atmosphere at the beginning! It definitely has an interesting history - too bad about the loss of the ravens in the area - maybe they can be reintroduced someday? Even though its quite grey I am sure it still has some significant creatures and biodiversity. I look forward to part 2 and hearing more about the island.
Hi Donna, thank you for the lovely comment, it’s much appreciated 😊 reintroducing the ravens would be a wonderful idea, I hope they do that too some day😊 have a lovely week and catch up soon
Nice haunting landscape !
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I have watched your video. And enjoyed watching it. Thumbs up!👍
Keep it up!
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Great story Stephen, amazing they were related to you👋👍
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oh wow this so wonderful and interest place
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Nice sharing
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Great video, such interesting history. Looking forward to part 2!
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Wow what a fascinating story! I know about osea island thanks to the third day with Jude law! They filmed a live segment over several hours and I left a cheeky review of the island on trip advisor lol 😂 anyway never knew about this battle! How many battles our country had all this way back! Haha asked for money to go away! Nice mate enjoyed this! Enjoy your weekend
Thank you buddy for the wonderful comment, Osea Island is certainly an interesting location too, although sadly it’s private and it’s a location visited by Celebrities. But I would like to visit for sure 😊😉
Wow, this was amazing, well done on such an incredible video 😊😉
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This was so neat! We learned about Olaf last year and it's so neat to see a place he fought Also, the database you shared was helpful! We found records of a few distant cousins.
That is very cool, if you managed to find records for some distant cousins. One of the things I love about genealogy, is the ability to connect our families to given event in history. It makes our countries history our family history too 😊 thank you for the comment and kind support 😊 catch up soon
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