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Early Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
- The Anglo-Saxons established several independent kingdoms by the end of the 6th century.
- These kingdoms coalesced into seven distinct kingdoms, known as the Heptarchy, by the 7th century.
Unified Language
- The Anglo-Saxons quickly developed a blended language distinct from continental Germanic languages.
- Regional dialects existed, but the uniform language fostered a common culture despite tribal origins.
Old English Dialects
- Linguists identified four Old English dialects through variations in early written documents.
- These phonetic spellings reveal regional pronunciations, some persisting in modern dialects.
